Joseph Delaney (Tennessee/New York, 1904-1991) oil on board of a African American woman posing in a bright yellow dress against a vibrant green background. Signed lower right, “Jos. Delaney 1959″ . 28″ H x 21 3/4” H, unframed. Provenance: From a private Knoxville, Tennessee Collection. Biography (Courtesy of Frederick C. Moffatt) Joseph Delaney was born […]
Lot 176: Original Erte Bronze, Duetto
Romain Erte, (Russian, 1892-1990) Bronze sculpture of two women in Art Deco style clothing, "Duetto", signature inscribed on base. Stamped 445/500,1989 Sevenarts Ltd. London. 19"H x 18" W x 7"D. Provenance: Private Nashville, Tennessee collection; purchased from Dyansen Gallery. Condition: Overall excellent condition with a couple of minor, tiny abrasions or spots of oxidation to […]
Lot 177: Roberto Burle Marx Abstract Painting
Roberto Burle Marx (Brazil, 1909-1994) untitled abstract painting in shades of blue, red and green. Acrylic and gouache on paper. Signed and dated lower right, “Robert Burle Marx 1984.” Molded giltwood frame with mauve silk mat and gilt liner. 12-1/2″ x 19-1/2″ sight, 20″ x 27″ framed. Provenance: a Nashville, Tennessee estate. Biography: Roberto Burle […]
Lot 178: Angel Botello Oil on Board, Dancing Women
Angel Botello (Puerto Rico, 1913-1986) oil on board painting, depicting Haitian women dancing with a man playing a drum. Signed upper right "Botello" in red. Housed in the original carved and gilt wood frame. Sight – 9" H x 8" w. Framed – 17" H x 16" W. Circa 1956. Provenance: purchased directly from the […]
Lot 175: Original Erte Bronze, Femme De Luxe
Romain Erte, (Russian, 1892-1990) Bronze sculpture, "Femme de Luxe", woman in Art Deco style emerald green robe with gilded edges, based on a gouache created by Erte in 1916 for Harper's Bazaar. Stamped 481/500, 1990 Sevenarts Ltd. London. 18-1/4"H. Provenance: Private Nashville, Tennessee collection; purchased from Dyansen Gallery. Condition: Excellent condition
Lot 174: Statue of Liberty Committee Model, circa 1885
Statue of Liberty Committee Model (after FrÈdÈric Auguste Bartholdi, French, 1834-1904), bronzed lady liberty figure on a white metal base (made in two pieces). Marked on underside of liberty figure: "American Committee Model" and on base "Patented Nov. 5 '78 / Feb.Y. 18.79). Lady Liberty's tablet reads in relief "4th July 1776". Overall height 12" […]
Lot 173: Cold Painted Bronze Arabian Plaque Attrib. Waagen
Cold painted bronze or cast metal plaque attributed to Arthur Waagen (German, 1833 – 1898) depicting an Arab or Algerian man against a mosque window backdrop. Plaque retains much of the original bright paint. Signed "Waagen" lower left. 24 1/4" H x 14 3/4" W. Late 19th century. Condition: Overall very good condition with some […]
Lot 172: William Birnie Rhind Bronze Bust of a Man
William Birnie Rhind (Scotland, 1853 – 1933) bronze bust of a gentleman, possibly R. Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury (1830-1918) Signed en verso Birnie Rhind, 1899. 14 1/2" H x 9 1/4" W x 6" D. Biography: William Birnie Rhind was a member of the Royal Scottish Academy and his work is featured on several […]
Lot 171: Aime Jules Dalou bronze sculpture
Aime-Jules Dalou (French, 1838-1902) bronze sculpture depicting a worker with shovel. Retains a dark rich patina. Faint French inscription on base along with the Dalou signature and Susse Freres Paris foundry mark and seal. Underside also marked 2011 33. 8" H x 3 1/2" W. 19th century. Condition: Overall excellent condition with nice dark patina.
Lot 169: E.A. Lanceray Bronze, Capture of a Wild Horse
Evgeni Alexandrovich Lanceray (Russian, 1848-1886) large patinated bronze “Capture of a Wild Kirghiz Horse”, inscribed E. Lanceray in cyrillic, with foundry mark for F. Chopin in cyrillic, both marks on the base. Mounted on a bronze base with a frieze depicting the herding of wild horses. 17 1/2″ H x 25″ L x 12″ D. […]