Diminutive mahogany collector's cabinet. Molded rectangular top over a paneled door, opening to reveal 12 shallow drawers with wooden knobs. Molded plinth base, chamfered paneled back and plain sides. 15"H x 16" W x 9-1/2"D. American or English, late 19th century. Condition: Lacking lock and key, 3 knobs missing, some replaced hinge screws, scattered light […]
Lot 92: 19th c. parcel gilt carved eagle w/spear
Carved, painted and giltwood eagle with spread wings, gilded cocked head and upper wings, its feet clutching a painted spear with gilt carved feathers and tip, supporting a length of decorative gold fabric. 84" x 22". Probably French, 19th century. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone, Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Purchased from O.F. Wilson Ltd., Grosvenor […]
Lot 93: Pair Carved Eagle Panels
Pair of elaborately carved pine panels, each centered by an eagle on a pierced foliate scroll background. Each 40 1/4" H x 34" W. Probably Continental, 19th c. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Previously painted white and stripped, shrinkage cracks and scattered worm damage.
Lot 91: Large carved wood sconce with eagle
Large (45"H) carved wood sconce with ribbon carved top, eagle atop rocks, flowing into a acanthus leave decoration with 2 metal candelabra arms with beaded cups, the sconce terminates with two giltwood tassels Probably European, Late 18th/Early 19th century. 45" H x 13" W x 8-1/2" D Condition: Restorations to gilded surface, old surface visible […]
Lot 89: Scrimshaw ivory tooth, "Lady Liberty"
Scrimshaw whale's tooth with carved design of Lady Liberty holding a flag and shield, obverse with anchor with two American flags crossed in the background and a star at the top . American, probably early 19th century. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Chips to base, 1 1/4" crack.
Lot 90: Large Continental hanging giltwood eagle with wrea
A fully dimensional hanging carved and giltwood eagle, spread winged and clutching a wreath and spear in its talons. 23"H x 34"W x 24"D. Probably French, early 19th century. With original brass mounting chain. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn., purchased from Queens Elm Antiques. Published in Art and Antiques Magazine, Jan. […]
Lot 87: Folk Art Wooden Carved Figures & Chain
Carved wood male figures, joined by chains with enclosed balls, all one piece of wood. Unsigned. 73" H x 3" W (approximate overall). Probably Southern. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone, Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Good Condition with some minor wear and slight chipping on male figures hat.
Lot 88: 19th century ship painting, reverse painting on gl
Nautical ship portrait, reverse painting on glass. Ship flies the Netherlands and U.S. flags. Later burlwood frame. Sight – 10" H x 13 7/8" W. Framed – 12" H x 16" W.. Circa 1890. Provenance: Estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Very good
Lot 86: Weathervane, Native American tending fire
Sheet copper weathervane of Native American tending a fire. Original iron bracket, displayed on newer stand. 22 1/2" H x 18" W. Early 20th century. Provenance: estate of A. Welling LaGrone Jr., Nashville, Tenn. Condition: Very good condition.
Lot 84: Andrew Jackson parade lantern
Punched Tin Andrew Jackson parade lantern, cylindrical with domed top and handle, the punched design reading “Andrew Jackson Forever” across the body with ” Jan 8th 1832 ” across the top, surmounted by a row of stars. Exhibited Cheekwood Museum of Art, “Nashville Collects”, circa 1990. 13-1/2″ H x 5-1/4″ diameter. Provenance: estate of A. […]