Reclining nude, signed lower left "Raphael Soyer" (American, 1899-1987), watercolor and charcoal on cream wove paper, floated, later frame. 10-5/8" x 13-1/2" sight, 18-1/2" x 21-1/2" framed. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn., ex-Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell Jr. Condition: Light fading; frame with minor abrasions.
Lot 323: Robert Henri Ink and paper, female nude
Robert Henri (New York, 1865-1929) drawing of a standing nude, estate stamp "RH", pen and ink on paper. Gallery label verso backing for Hirschl & Adler Galleries. Later giltwood cove molded frame, French. Sight 5 1/2" H x 5 1/8" W. Framed 13 5/8" H x 13 1/4" H. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone […]
Lot 324: Benton Clark, Standing Nude, oil on canvas
Benton Clark (Ohio, 1895-1964) oil on canvas, standing female nude in front of a large urn. Molded giltwood frame. Signed lower left with illegible inscription lower right (Ok Glenn G Mosher?). 24" x 15" sight, 30 1/2" x 21 1/2" framed. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn., purchased from Kenneth Probst Galleries, […]
Lot 321: John Baeder mezzotint, Empire Diner
"Empire Diner", photo mezzotint, by John Baeder (American, 20th c.). Signed lower right in pencil in margin and dated '76, AP (Artist Proof) lower left. Cream mat with contemporary black frame. Sight: 9 7/8" x 14 5/8". Framed: 22" x 27". Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Excellent condition.
Lot 322: John Baeder mezzotint, Silver Top Diner
"Silver Top Diner", drypoint with ten-stage aquatint, by John Baeder (American, 20th c.). Signed and dated '87 in pencil, lower right margin; AP 2/10 at lower left. Cream mat with contemporary chrome frame. Sight: 14 5/8" x 23 1/2". Framed: 23 1/8" x 31 1/2". Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: […]
Lot 319: Robert Motherwell etching, The Razor's Edge
Robert Motherwell (American, 1915 – 1991), The Razor's Edge, 1985 (W.A.C. 362), aquatint and etching in brown and black on wove paper, signed in pencil and numbered 10/36, (total edition includes 8 artist's proofs). Linen mat, giltwood molded frame. Provenance: Collection of Christine and Clarence Holt, Nashville, Tennessee. 15-1/2" x 19-1/2" plate size, 17-1/2 x […]
Lot 317: Red Grooms 3-D sculpture, Street Scene
Red Grooms (Tennessee/New York, b. 1937), lithographed paper 3-D sculpture of New York street scene, signed lower right in red marker and numbered 13/75. Cased in clear acrylic/plexiglass. 21" x 24" (approximate). Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Excellent condition.
Lot 318: Charles Fazzino Print, Evening at the Met
Charles Fazzino (American, 20th century) lithograph and 3-D collage titled " Evening at the Met". Numbered 369/475 lower left and pencil signed "Charles Fazzino" lower right. Image 8 1/4" H x 6 5/8" W. Framed 15 3/4" H x 13 3/4" W. Circa 1989. Provenance: Hendersonville, TN collection. Condition: Overall very good with contemporary steel […]
Lot 316: Red Grooms lithograph, Elvis at Graceland
Red Grooms (American/Tennessee, b. 1937) lithograph of Elvis at Graceland, signed lower right and numbered lower left 53/75. Knestrick catalog #115. Mounted on linen and cased in clear acrylic / plexiglass. Sight: 44" H x 30" W, Framed: 48" H x 33 3/4" W.. approximate sight size. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, […]
Lot 314: Linda Anderson oil painting, Family Picnic
Oil painting by Linda Anderson (Clarksville, Georgia, 1941-), depicting a large family serving each other at an outdoor picnic, with house and cows in the background. Silver gilt and black wooden frame. Signed lower right, "Linda Anderson July 23, 1992". Sight 18 3/8" H x 23 1/2" W, Framed 22 1/2" x 27 1/2". Provenance: […]