Eleanor Abrams (New York, 1885-1967) oil on board still life titled depicting a central vase of flowers with two orioles on either side. Signed and titled on reverse "Birds and Flowers, Elanor Abrams, 10 E 9th st. NY." In modern gilt framed. 17 5/8" H x 17 1/2" W, Framed 20" H x 20" W. […]
Lot 428: Sandstone Bust of William Edmondson
Sandstone bust sculpture by unknown artist with pencil inscription on base reading "Portrait of William Edmondson, 1932", 5-1/4" H x 4-1/2" D x 2-3/4" W. Possibly a gift to Edmondson. Condition: Very good condition.
Lot 427: Charles Cagle still life, oil on canvas
Charles Cagle (American/Tennessee, 1907-1968) oil on canvas still life of a table laden with fruit and vegetables; a goose hangs at left over several bottles of wine. Signed lower right "Chas Cagle". 28-1/2" x 39-1/2" sight, 38" x 48" framed. Biography: Charles Cagle was born in Beersheba Springs, Tennessee. He studied at Watkins Institute of […]
Lot 426: Lot of 3 unassembled Red Grooms 3D lithographs
Item 1: Red Grooms (American/Tennessee, b. 1937), Charlie Chaplin three-dimensional color lithograph, published by Red Grooms and Sharks Inc., 1986. Unassembled. 26" x 39". Item 2: Red Grooms (American/Tennessee, b. 1937), Wheeler (Aspen) Opera House three-dimensional color lithograph, published by Red Grooms and Sharks Inc., 1984. Unassembled. 24" x 36". Item 3: Red Grooms (American/Tennessee, […]
Lot 425: Carroll Cloar drawing
Pencil on paper drawing by Carroll Cloar (Tennessee, 1913-1994), sketches of figures, all identified, including “Margie and Mother,” “Brother Tom”, etc. Signed lower left in pencil and dated ’65 lower right. Unframed. 24″ x 35-1/2″. Provenance: Estate of Salli LaGrone, Franklin, Tennessee, ex-Dr. Benjamin Caldwell collection. Condition: Minor tears at edges, creases, light handling grime.
Lot 423: 2 Oil on Board Smoky Mountain Scenes, Anchutin
Lot of 2 Jacob Anchutin (North Carolina, 1893-1964) oil on board paintings depicting views of the Smokey Mountains. One signed lower left and the other lower right. Sight – 11 1/2" H x 14 1/2" W. Framed – 14 1/2" H x 18 1/2" W. Mid 20th century. This lot also contains a book titled […]
Lot 424: Cornelius Hankins o/c, Still Life with Cigarettes
Oil on canvas still life with bottle of wine, glass of red wine, small green pot and an ashtray with matches and two cigarettes, signed lower left Cornelius Hankins (Cornelius Haly Hankins, Mississippi/Tennessee, 1863-1946). Hankins studied with Robert Henri, leader of the Ashcan school and William Merritt Chase in New York before settling in Nashville. […]
Lot 421: Portrait of Joseph Carlos Rich, Mayor of Mobile
Oil on canvas portrait, unsigned but possibly by Nicola Marschall (Alabama/Kentucky, 1829-1917), of Joseph Carlos Rich, born 1859 to Sterling Brown Rich of Wilson county, Tennessee, and his wife, Anna Elizabeth Daniel. Rich began a law practice in Mobile, Alabama in March, 1881, was a member of the city council in 1882 and was elected […]
Lot 420: Sevier County, TN Portrait of a Gentleman, 19th c.
Sevier County, Tennessee portrait of a Gentleman, unsigned, early 19th century. Half-portrait of seated gentleman with right hand resting on book. Burnished gold molded frame. Sight: 29-1/2" H x 24-1/2" W. Framed: 34-1/2" H x 29-1/2" W. Provenance: Estate of Judge W. Dale Young, Maryville, TN. Condition: Cleaned and revarnished.
Lot 419: Janet Downie, Oil on Board
Janet Downie (American, 1854-1944), oil on board depicting a river harbor scene, titled Detroit River en verso. Signed lower left and en verso. Sight – 11 1/4" H x 17 3/8" W. Framed – 17 1/2" H x 23 1/2" W. Condition: Overall very good, some minor cracklure.