James Albert Caulfield III (Michigan/Tennessee, 1946-2010) Scupltures & Prints, 4 items. 1ST ITEM: 3-D Palms Motel sculpture comprised of foam board and paper. 19 1/2" H x 12" W x 4 1/2" D. 2ND ITEM: 3-D Diner Sculpture comprised of foam board with applied quarter paper. Realistic details of diners inside with animals with other […]
Lot 489: James Caulfield Watercolors & Study, Ice Cream Sho
James Albert Caulfield III (Michigan/Tennessee, 1946 – 2010) grouping of two watercolors and print. 1ST ITEM: Print with gauche and other highlights of Kay's Ice Cream Sign and marquee. Signed in the print and dated 1994. This print was a study for the watercolor for the 2nd item in this lot. 17" H x 12i" […]
Lot 490: James Caulfield Oil on Board
James Albert Caulfield III (Michigan/Tennessee, 1946 -2010) oil on board depicting an airplane that has been converted into a store. This structure is still standing in Knoxville, TN and is located on Clinton Hwy. An effort is underway to raise funds to restore this building. Sight – 17 1/" H x 23 1/2" W. Framed […]
Lot 487: Gregory D. Ridley Abstract, Oil & Metallic on Boar
Gregory D. Ridley, Jr. (Tennessee, 1925-2004) abstract painting, oil and metallic on board, titled en verso "Sankofa Series, Oil & Metallics". Signed and dated lower right "Greg Ridley, "98". Unframed. 11" H x 14" W. Biography: Greg Ridley, born in Smyrna, TN, was an African-American artist and teacher. He moved with his family to Nashville, […]
Lot 488: Robert Warrens surrealistic painting, A Pool
Robert Warrens (Louisiana, b. 1933), gouache on paper, "A Pool," 1978. Surrealistic depiction of a nude man swimming in a pool with a dog, while an airplane flies overhead. Sight: 22 1/4" H x 29 3/8" W Framed: 24 1/4" H x 32 1/2" W. Provenance: Lynnville, Tennessee, estate. Purchased from the Allan Frumkin Gallery, […]
Lot 486: Two works on paper: Tom Riesing & Marcia Goldenste
Lot of 2 works on paper. 1ST ITEM: Tom Riesing (American, 20th c.) abstract watercolor landscape, "Standing Water with Grasses', signed and titled en verso. Blind stamped lower left. Molded frame. 26" H x 40" W paper size, 37" H x 51" W framed. Tom Riesing is the chair of Ball State University Art Department. […]
Lot 483: Pair of TN landscape watercolors by Lloyd Freeman
2 watercolor mountainscapes, most likely of the Smoky Mountains, by Lloyd Freeman (California/Tennessee, 1874 – 1930), pencil signed lower left and housed in ebonized wooden frames. Lloyd Freeman was the nephew of famed Knoxville artist Lloyd Branson (18531925). 1ST ITEM: Sight: 13-1/2" H x 19-7/8" W , Framed: 17-1/2" H x 24" W. 2ND ITEM: […]
Lot 485: Jim Gray watercolor, Rural Farmhouse in Winter
Jim Gray (American/Tennessee, 20th century) watercolor landscape depicting rural farmhouse in winter with out buildings. Artist signed lower right, "Jim Gray 70". 14-1/2" H x 21-1/4" W sight, 24" H x 30-1/2" W framed. Molded frame. 1970. Condition: Excellent condition.
Lot 481: 34 star wool flag with inscription, post Civil War
Thirty-four star U.S. flag, wool bunting, late 19th or early 20th century reproduction of a 34 star flag, possibly for reunion purposes or later. The zigzag stitch was patented for use on flags in 1892 (courtesy Jeff Bridgman). Spurious ink inscription: "Carried in Battle of Donaphan (sic) Pvt Jonathan Banks June 6, 1862 167 Infantry […]
Lot 482: 3 contemporary art items, patriotic theme
1ST ITEM: Liberty George Dukov (Bulgaria / New York) paper mache Statue of Liberty mask. Dukov began making paper mache of mask of the Statue of Liberty in 1999 with applied scenes of New York but his popularity grew greatly following the terrorist attack of 9/11. His work has been on display thought the world […]