Carl Sublett (Tennessee, 1919-2008), watercolor landscape with trees, industrial buildings and highway. Signed lower right, "81 Sublett". 22" H x 29-3/4" W sight, 30-1/4" H x 37-1/8" W framed. Burlwood frame with linen matte. 1981. Carl Sublett studied Art History at the American Academy in Florence, Italy after World War II, and became Professor of […]
Lot 31: Lithograph, signed Thomas Hart Benton
Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889-1975) pencil signed lithograph titled, "Gateside Conversation", signed in plate and pencil signed lower right. Printed in 1946, a suite of 250, by Associated American Artists. Sight – 10 1/4" H x 14 3/8" W. Framed – 18 1/4" H x 21 7/8" W. Condition: Overall very good condition – all […]
Lot 29: Chinese Porcelain Altar Set, 5 pieces
Chinese porcelain cinnabar-style enameled altar garniture set, 5 pieces, including a tripod ding form censer (9" H) with curved upright handles, two gu form beaker vases (9 1/4" H) and two bell footed candlesticks (9" H). All pieces with a molded geometric red glaze, simulating carved cinnabar. Lacquer, and gilt highlights with robin's egg blue […]
Lot 30: Pr. Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Saucers
Pair of Chinese porcelain Famille Rose saucers or low bowls, robin's egg blue ground and decorated with a bird perched on a flowering branch of wistaria and peony. Four character iron red Yung ch'ing ch'ang ch'un mark (Eternal prosperity and enduring spring). 1 3/4" H x 7 3/4" dia. Early 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition.
Lot 27: Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Bottle Vase
Chinese porcelain Famille Rose bottle vase decorated with large five-toed dragon chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom and a large multi-colored pheasant. Blue six character Kuang Hsu Mark on underside. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Condition: Very good condition with slight wear to gilt rim, slight abrasion to body.
Lot 28: Pr. Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Bowls
Pair of Chinese porcelain Famille Rose bowls, blue ground with four hand painted circular vignettes depicting nature and various color clouds, with gilt rims. Blue Ta Ch'ien Lung Seal mark on base. 2 5/8" H x 6" dia. Republic Period. Condition: Excellent condition.
Lot 26: Chinese Porcelain Bottle Vase, T'ung Chih Mark
Large Chinese porcelain bottle vase, copper red and gilt colors, with bat and cloud design and a central band of floral decoration. Copper red T'ung Chih character mark on base. 15 3/8" H. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition with slight wear to gilt.
Lot 25: Chinese Famille Rose Brush Pot
Chinese Famille Rose brush pot, having shaped corners with four landscape vignettes and other floral and gilt decoration. Four character iron red Guangxu Nian Zhi mark on vase. 4" H. Late 19th – Early 20th century, (1875-1908). Condition: Overall very good condition with slight firing flaw to inner rim.
Lot 22: Lot of 3 Asian items, Jade & Cinnabar
1ST ITEM: Two Asian tigers, green jade with russet inclusions, each with carved details. One figure has a raised paw and open mouth, the other has both front paws raised. Hardwood stand. 2-1/2" H x 8-1/4" L. (3-1/2" H on stand). Probably Chinese, late 19th/Early 20th century. 2ND ITEM: Pair of Chinese cinnabar carved vases […]
Lot 23: Rhino Horn Necklace, silver & "Tibetan agate"
Rhinoceros Horn Necklace, sterling silver with beads of possibly Tibetan agate. Necklace consists of a central round sterling incised and scalloped edged disc that frames a half-round piece of rhino horn. Two strands of possibly Tibetan agate beads, 18 beads in each strand. The disc separates with one strand of beads attached to each part. […]