Large oil on canvas depicting a landscape with cows drinking from a stream. Unsigned but believed to be by Timur Akhriev (b. 1983, Russia/Tennessee). Housed in a gilt wooden frame. Sight – 35 1/8" H x 23 1/4" W. Framed – 45" H x 33" W. 20th century. Biography: Timur Akhriev is a Russian born […]
Lot 648: J. Hughes TN Folk Art Panoramic Painting
Panoramic folk art oil on panel, unsigned but attributed to Tennessee artist James Hughes (1879 1940), depicting a view of Richland Lake located in Dayton, Tennessee. Pencil inscribed lower mid-margin "Richland Lake Dayton Tenn". Housed in the original homemade wooden frame. Sight – 28 1/2" H x 52" W. Framed – 37 3/8" H […]
Lot 649: Portrait of a Gentleman, Akhriev
Portrait of a gentleman, oil on canvas, by Timur Akhriev (b. 1983, Russia/Tennessee) or possibly father, Daud Akhriev. Sitter is attired in 19th century clothing. Sight – 23 3/8" H x 19 1/4" W. Framed – 29 7/8" H x 25 7/8" W. 20th century. Biography: Timur Akhriev is a Russian born artist who currently […]
Lot 646: Lorenz Griffith Oil of Mtn Stream
Lorenz E. Griffith (NC/FL, 1889-1968), oil on canvas of mountain stream, possibly Smoky Mountains. Signed lower right. Sight: 21-1/2" H x 31-1/2" W, Stained wooden frame: 25" H x 34-1/2" W. Condition: Excellent condition.
Lot 644: Sterling Strauser still life, white lilies
Sterling Boyd Strauser (American, 1907-1995). Oil on canvas still Life with white lilies in a transparent vase, signed and dated lower left "Strauser 1961". Stained hand-carved wood frame. 30" x 23". Provenance: the estate of Helen B. Patterson, Gallatin, Tennessee, ex-Lyzon Gallery, Nashville. Biography (courtesy Askart/The Artists' Bluebook): Sterling Strauser was born in Bloomburg, Pennsylvania. […]
Lot 645: Oil on Board Fall Landscape
Russian oil on board abstract Fall landscape, initialed lower right "M. R.". Housed in a gilt and painted wooden frame. Sight – 12 1/4" H x 18 3/4" W. Framed – 17 3/4" H x 24 1/4" W. 20th century. Provenance: Estate of Bill Selden, Athens, TN. Condition: Excellent condition.
Lot 642: O/C of Seated Black Woman, Don Ogier
Oil on canvas depicting a seated black woman on stool with one hand on her chin. A taller stool with an electric fan is to her left. Signed on back upper left corner, "Don Ogier" and titled "Study". 23 1/2" x 33" sight, 26 1/4" x 35 3/4" framed. Mid 20th century. Condition: Overall excellent […]
Lot 643: Sterling Strauser large nude, oil on board
Sterling Strauser (American, 1907-1995), large oil on board painting of a female nude, signed and dated lower right "Strauser '75". Stained hardwood frame. 35-1/2" x 7-1/2" sight, 37-1/2" x 9-1/2" framed. Biography (courtesy Askart/The Artists' Bluebook): Sterling Strauser was born in Bloomburg, Pennsylvania. A self-taught artist, he began painting in 1926 in a near impressionist […]
Lot 641: Harrison Fisher, W/C illustration
Harrison Fisher (NY/CA, 1877-1934) watercolor illustration of a young woman smelling roses in a vase. Signed lower right, "Harrison Fisher". Sight within matte: 18" H x 12-1/4" W. Gold wooden frame: 23-3/8" H x 19-3/8" W. Early 20th century. Condition: Toning to watercolor, minor foxing, toning from acidic matting.
Lot 639: Two 19th c. Coastal Landscapes
1st item: Oil on board painting of a coastal scene with 3 ships and figures, hills in the background, signed illegibly lower right: Paul M___. Weber Academy Board, Philadelphia label en verso and inscription "Miss Bell Coy". Molded giltwood frame. 7-1/4" x 11-3/4" sight, 11" x 15-1/2" framed. 2nd item: Oil on board painting depicting […]