Pair of Tennessee portraits by Ralph Eleaser Whiteside Earl (1788 – 1838) depicting the Reverend Hardy Murfree Cryer (b. 1792–1846), in dark coat with ruffled collar, and a woman believed to be his first wife Elizabeth Rice Cryer (b. 1793–1832) in black mourning dress with white lace collar and cap. Housed in black and gilt […]
Lot 121: Hermann Herzog oil landscape with sheep
Hermann Ottomar Herzog (Germany, 1832-1932) oil on canvas painting depicting a herd of sheep with shepherd figure at the gate, with fog bank or storm cloud rolling in ominously at left. Signed “H. Herzog” lower left. Housed in a carved giltwood frame. Biography (courtesy of AskART: The Artists’ Bluebook): Sometimes spelled Hermon, Hermann Herzog studied […]
Lot 119: Maurice Braun Landscape
Maurice Braun (California/New York, 1877-1941) oil on canvas landscape of rolling hills with a stream running through a meadow, trees in the foreground with leaves changing color. Signed lower right, “Maurice Braun”. Retains the original giltwood carved frame. 26 1/2″ x 21 1/4″ sight, 21 1/2″ H x 27″ W stretcher, 36 1/4″ x 31″ […]
Lot 120: A.E. Backus oil on canvas seascape, 25 x 30
Albert E. Backus (Florida, 1906-1991) oil on canvas seascape depicting waves crashing against a rocky coast and a sailing vessel in the distance. Titled en verso "Rocks on New Providence Bahama Islands, and signed lower right and en verso, "A E Backus". Silver-gilt molded frame with linen liner. Canvas 25" x 30" sight, 30"x 35" […]
Lot 118: Jules Rene Herve Oil on Canvas, Children w/ Boats
Jules Rene Herve, (French, 1887-1981) oil on canvas depicting the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris with children sailing pond boats in the foreground. Signed lower right and housed in a gilt wood frame. Sight: 8 1/4" H x 10 1/2" W. Framed: 12 7/8" H x 15" W. 20th century. Provenance: the estate of Virginia […]
Lot 116: Portrait of Lady in White, Franz Stirnbrand
Franz Seraph Stirnbrand (Austria, 1788 – 1882) oil on canvas portrait of a young lady attired in white dress having sheer bodice and sleeves with a gold brooch and buckle and red rose tucked into belt. European village scene with terraced landscapes to the left of the subject and a grapevine with grape clusters to […]
Lot 117: Jules Rene Herve Oil on Canvas
Jules Rene Herve, (French, 1887-1981) oil on canvas depicting the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris with two empty chairs in the foreground. Signed lower right and housed in a carved gilt wood frame. Sight: 17 5/8" H x 21" W. Framed: 26 7/8" H x 30 1/4" W. 20th century. Provenance: the estate of Virginia […]
Lot 114: 18th C. English School Officer Portrait
Large 18th century English School oil on canvas, manner of Thomas Hudson (British, 1701-1779), three-quarter size portrait of a middle aged gentleman in 18th century military attire, including a scarlet coat, breastplate and powdered wig, his sword near his left hand. A battle scene is visible in the background left, beyond the subject's right hand. […]
Lot 112: Gilt Bronze Satyr Figural, Clodion
After Michel Claude Clodion (French,1738 -1814), Gilt bronze figural sculpture group depicting a seated male satyr with two satyr children. Signed "CLODION" on the back base. 12 3/4" H x 8" D. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Some oxidation, wear and pitting to surface.
Lot 113: Italian Marble Bust, signed Bartoletti
A 19th century Italian white marble bust depicting a young woman rising from center of a rose blossom, her head half-turned; her hair is half-plaited and adorned with a flower sprig and bow. Incised signature on base: "A. Bartoletti, Firenze 1892". 25 1/4" H x 13 1/2" W x 9 3/4 D. Provenance: Private Knoxville, […]