James Harold Jennings sculpture (Pinnacle, NC, 1931-1999) carved and painted wood, figure of woman on top of man, in letters at the bottom, "Beat him up and make luve on him". 7 3/4" H x 23 1/2" W. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Overall very good condition.
Lot 429: James Harold Jennings folk art birdhouse
James Harold Jennings (Pinnacle, North Carolina, 1931-1999) birdhouse, carved and painted wood, American Indian figures, marked on back "James Harold Jennings (sun, moon, star)." 12" x 8" x 8 1/2". Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone, Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Overall very good condition.
Lot 430: James Harold Jennings folk art totem sculpture
James Harold Jennings (Pinnacle, North Carolina, 1931-1999) totem sculpture, depicting an Indian chief's head, stars, suns, moon, painted on a wood slab. 109" h x 13" W x 2" D. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone, Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Minor loss to paint lower right and minor breakage.
Lot 426: James Harold Jennings folk sculpture composition
James Harold Jennings wall mounted composition, carved and assembled wood and paint, with figures, windmills, trucks, animals, stars, signed at bottom "James Harold Jennings" (Pinnacle, NC, 1931-1999) and on back, "James Harold Jennings (moon and star)". 24 1/2" x 37". Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Overall very good condition
Lot 427: James Harold Jennings sculpture, man under stars
James Harold Jennings sculpture (Pinnacle, NC, 1931-1999) carved and painted wood, figure of man under gears and stars, marked on base "James Harold Jennings", signed on back "James Harold Jennings (crown and star)". 23 1/2" H x 17 1/2" W. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone, Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Overall very good condition.
Lot 425: James Leonard Weathervane, Indian Attack
Elaborate figural copper weathervane or wind machine titled, "Indian Attack at Shady Borene" by James Leonard. Features etched figures of a log cabin and settler family under attack by Indian warriors. The figures move as the propeller turns. Propeller with American flag etched designs. 35" L x 25" H. 1992. James Leonard (1949-present) is a […]
Lot 423: Wooden folk art carved eagle clasping a log
Wooden folk art carved eagle clasping a log, wings outstretched. Traces of old black paint/varnish on wing interiors and sides of eagle chest. 8 1/4" H x 18 3/4" W x 4"D. Condition: Overall very good condition, no visible breaks or repairs.
Lot 424: East TN Carved Cane w/ Snakes
East Tennessee carved cane with snakes found in Erwin, TN. Comprised of large shaft terminating in snake head with mouth agape and rounded handle, encircled by a smaller snake. Remnants of black paint decoration. 35 5/8" L. 19th century/Early 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition with some age cracks and separation to wood.
Lot 421: Small horn trinket or snuff box
Small horn trinket or snuff box with incised decoration of fox hunt scenes. Brass hinges and mounts. 3 1/8"w x 10/16"d x 1 1/4"h. Probably Asian, late 19th century. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: One of the hinges is slightly loose, and the top does not completely close; otherwise good […]
Lot 422: Pair of carved wood cherubs
Carving depicting two cherubs with full cheeks, glass eyes. Gouge carving in back with holes to mouth indicate possible past use as a dispenser or fountain. 18" width x 6 1/2" depth. 19th century, probably European. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Overall very good condition with expected wear for age.