15 Books on Antiques. (1-6): American Furniture, edited by Luke Beckerdite, volumes 1994 through 1998 and 2003, (7) The Swisegood School of Cabinetmaking, MESDA, 1973, (8) George Washington's Chinaware, Susan Gray Detweiler, 1982, (9) Paris Porcelains in the New Orleans Museum of Art, John Webster Keefe, 1998, (10) Caring for Your Collection, National Institute for […]
Lot 672: The Art and Mystery of TN Furniture, signed
"The Art and Mystery of Tennessee Furniture and Its Makers through 1850" by Derita Coleman Williams and Nathan Harsh, copyright 1988, Tennessee Historical Society, Nashville, Tennessee. Signed by author Nathan Harsh with personal inscription. 11-1/2" H x 9" W. Provenance: A Nashville, Tennessee estate. Condition: Overall very good condition with original dust jacket still intact […]
Lot 673: The Furniture of Coastal N.C. by John Bivins
"THE FURNITURE OF COASTAL NORTH CAROLINA 1700-1820," by John Bivins Jr. Published by The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, Winston Salem, 1988. 562 pp., maroon cloth boards with dust jacket. Out of print reference covering the Colonial and Federal periods of North Carolina furniture. 11 1/4" H x 8 3/4" H Condition: Excellent condition […]
Lot 671: 3 Smoky Mountain landscapes by John Roberts
Three John Roberts (East Tennessee, 2nd quarter of 20th Century) oil on board landscapes depicting the Smoky Mountains and streams. In original pine frames. Item 1 Sight: 15" H x 28 3/4" W, Framed: 19" H x 33 3/4" W. Item 2 Sight: 10 3/4" H x 28 3/4" W, Framed 15" H x 33" […]
Lot 669: Horst S. Schreck The Butcher & Western Scene
Two large Horst S. Schreck (Texas, 1885-1967) oil on board paintings. Item 1: "The Butcher", depicting a muscular laborer wielding ax against carcass, another man working in background. Signed and dated '64, lower left. Silver and gold paneled frame with linen liner. Framer's label and exhibition label en verso. Sight: 39-1/2" H x 31" W, […]
Lot 670: William Findlay Oil on Board of Freighter Ship
William Findlay impressionist oil on board depicting a freighter ship on a rough sea with an American flag on the aft. Signed lower left "Wm. Findlay" (signature partially obscured by frame). Sight – 13" H x 18 1/2" W. Framed – 15 5/8" H x 21 1/4" W. Condition: Overall very good with some minor […]
Lot 667: Oil on canvas Portrait of Boy & Dog, 19th century
American school oil on canvas portrait of young boy holding a riding crop and standing next to a large yellow-haired dog, waterscape in background, unsigned. Newer gilt paneled frame. Sight: 29 1/2 x 23 1/2, frame: 37 x 31 1/4. 19th century. Condition: Relined. Surface grime. Blacklighting reveals scattered inpainting or repair including a few […]
Lot 668: American School, Oval Portrait of a Lady, 19th c.
American School, oil on canvas oval portrait of a lady in black dress wearing oval brooch, 19th century. Gold floral molded frame. Sight: 19-1/4" H x 15-1/2" W. Frame: 31" H x 26-1/2" W. Provenance: Estate of Judge W. Dale Young, Maryville, TN. Condition: Wooden back covering canvas. Has not been examined under black light.
Lot 666: Hudson River School Oil on Canvas
Oil on canvas landscape, Hudson River School, depicting a river scene with boats and men fishing in the foreground, landscape with a mansion in the mid ground, and mountains and a town in the background. Housed in a contemporary gilt frame. Sight: 11 1/2" H x 15 1/2" W. Framed : 15 1/2" H x […]
Lot 664: After John Constable, Pair landscape Engravings
Pair of Gilt Gesso Framed Landscape Engravings, after John Constable, engraved by David Lucas. Plate size: 22-1/4 x 19-1/4, Frame: 36" H x 31" W Condition: Not examined out of frame. One with tear along top of plate. The other with small hole in upper right quadrant. Overall toning and some foxing. Frames with scattered […]