Kentucky Federal cherry chest of drawers with block-fronted case and conforming top, four graduated block front cockbeaded and dovetailed drawers, the base edge with three bands of inlay, raised on reeded turned legs. Figured cherry veneer stiles, post and panel sides. Old, possibly original brasses and locks. Cherry primary, poplar secondary. Chalk script on back, […]
Lot 161: Southern Blanket Chest on Tall Turned Legs
Southern blanket chest on tall turned legs in the original surface. Primary woods appear to be cherry and poplar. Top with simple angled molding, ring turned legs with compressed balls for feet. 33 1/2" x 38 3/4" x 19 1/2". Second quarter of the 19th century. Possibly Middle Tennessee. CONDITION: Original finish, some scattered stains […]
Lot 162: KY Sugar Chest, Miniature Sideboard Form
Kentucky sugar chest, miniature sideboard form, cherry primary with figured cherry drawer fronts, poplar and walnut secondary. Upper section of case with three shallow drawers, the center drawer flanked by two smaller candle drawers. Upper right candle drawer with interior sliding drawer. Lower drawer with faux dividers, all drawers dovetailed with cockbeading. Interior of lower […]
Lot 159: 3 Clarence Stringfield Carvings
Grouping of three (3) Clarence Stringfield (Tennessee, 1903-1976) folk art carvings including two owls and a tall slender bearded man with brimmed hat. All signed on the base in pen "C. Stringfield". Ranging in height from 9 1/4" H to 23 1/4" H. 20th century. Note: Lot also includes a Clarence Stringfield signed biography card […]
Lot 160: Helen Bullard Folk Sculpture Collage
Helen Bullard Kreckniak (1902-1996, Ozone, Tennessee, working 1949-1982) folk art carved sculpture collage titled “Does Anyone Know What Comes Next?” and dated Nov. 7, 1969. Comprised of fifteen carved faces, both male and female, mounted on pine board and pegged walnut frame. Faces carved from chestnut, white pine, African mahogany, horse chestnut, and walnut (listed […]
Lot 157: 3 East TN 19th c. Quilts
Group of three East Tennessee cotton pieced quilts, late 19th century. 1st item: Drunkard's Path design, red and white punctuated with red rectangles on red ground with white backing, 74" x 86". 2nd item: Geometric Design with blue, red, orange, brown and green calico on pink ground with white backing, 80" x 84". 3rd item: […]
Lot 158: 2 East TN 19th c. Quilts
Two East Tennessee cotton pieced quilts, late 19th century. 1st item: Harvest Sun variation pattern quilt, colors of red, blue, orange and black calico on white ground with white backing, 68" x 86". 2nd item: Star of Bethlehem pattern quilt, colors of orange, olive, tan and green on white ground with white backing, 83" x […]
Lot 156: East TN Applique Quilt
East Tennessee pieced and applique quilt, variant Rose of Sharon pattern, white ground with colors of red, pink, orange and green with red binding. Nice diamond and circular stitching. 81 1/2" x 65". 19th century. CONDITION: Some scattered light stains.
Lot 155: 2 Folk Art Textile Items, Hooked Rug & Sampler
1st item: Folk art hooked rug depicting two doves and a heart (which forms the head of one of the birds), surrounded by tulips and roses and set on a brown background. 26" x 39-1/2". Circa 1900. 2nd item: Small marking sampler with alphabet and numbers, brown silk thread on linen ground, signed R.B. Sanders […]
Lot 153: Southern Carved Stone Folk Art Female Bust
19th century carved stone folk art bust painted to depict an African American female with bright red lips and natural hairstyle. Dated "1849" within dotted rectangular border en verso. Mounted on a black wooden base. Sculpture measures 10" H. 13 1/4" Ht total. 8 1/2" W. Note: Purchased by the consignor in South Carolina. CONDITION: […]