Pair of Southern campeche chairs, possibly Louisiana, mahogany frame with walnut stretchers mahogany and rosewood veneers on front strechers, arms, and half-circle crests. 37 1/2" H x 24 1/4" W x 27 D. Mid 19th century. Provenance: Collection of Grace Tankersley, Knoxville, TN . Condition: Refinished with later upholstery. First chair shows slight separation at […]
Lot 104: Carolina Walnut Bookcase Desk
Carolina Piedmont region walnut desk and bookcase with yellow pine secondary. Bookcase features ogee cornice molding above two doors with six highly figured walnut panels, interior of bookcase has three adjustable slotted shelves. The desk features a compartmented interior of two large drawers above four smaller drawer, two of which hold secret compartments, over eight […]
Lot 101: American Classical Recamier, elaborate carving
Mahogany recamier or daybed. Curved back with exposed top rail terminating in a carved rosette, curved arms at each end carved as cornucopias with fruit, joined by a paneled frieze, with front knees carved as eagle heads and hairy paw feet. Partially upholstered back and sides, fully upholstered seat with salmon and gold upholstery. 30 […]
Lot 102: Federal Giltwood and Eglomise Mirror
Federal giltwood mirror, rectangular, top molding with drop beads over a reverse painted glass (eglomise) upper panel decorated with classical figures lounging next to American eagle above the union shield. The piece retains original silvered mirror surrounded. 22 1/2"H x 14 1/2"W. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn., ex-Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell […]
Lot 100: Federal Convex Girandole Mirror
Federal giltwood convex girandole mirror, the pediment with a carved eagle with ball and chain in beak atop a stack of stones; the circular mirror with an ebonized rabbet edge and molding with applied balls or spheres, flanked by two curved candlearms; the base with foliate ornamentation. 30 1/2" G x 21" W (incl. candlearms). […]
Lot 97: American Classical Center Table with Marble Top
A fine American Classical rosewood center table, white marble dish top, well carved foliate pedestal on a gadrooned circular plinth base with 3 finely carved paw feet. 27 1/2"h x 41 1/2" dia. American, circa 1845. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Illustrated, Art & Antiques article on LaGrone home, Jan. 1999. […]
Lot 98: Classical Mahogany Bedstead, New York
Outstanding carved New York Classical period mahogany veneered sleigh bed. Head and footboards topped by curved rounded rails with deep acanthus carved ends, terminating in clusters of fruit above the finely veneered convex rails. Curved and legs, deeply carved in the form of cornucopias full of fruit, terminating in hairy paw feet. 43 1/2"h x […]
Lot 99: Classical Mixing Table, attrib. Quervelle
Classical period drink mixing table, attributed Anthony Quervelle, highly figured mahogany with yellow pine secondary wood. White marble top over ogee frieze supported by s-scroll brackets. Hinged cabinet door with trapezoidal mirrored front, opening to a compartment with shelf. Plinth base with s-scroll brackets and half rounded feet on suppressed balls. Retains key. 38 1/2"H […]
Lot 96: Brass and Oak Whiskey Barrel
Circular brass bound oak whiskey barrel with brass lettering: "The King God Bless Him," 21" H x 21" Dia, English, circa 1900. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Shrinkage and minor ware.
Lot 94: Plaster panel, Parthenon frieze
Plaster frieze, rectangular, depicting two classical figures on horseback in relief (as seen on the Western pediment of the Parthenon). Incised upper right "B 557." 42" H x 61"W. Probably early 20th century, possibly a casting by the Caproni Brothers company of Boston. Condition: Scattered chips and losses to perimeter and high relief areas and […]