Oil on canvas portrait by Henry Peters Gray (NY, 1819-1877), after John Singleton Copley. Portrait of Henry White. Subject is depicted in middle age, dressed in a brown coat and holding his cocked hat in his gloved hand. Henry White (1732-1786) was a prominent New York merchant and president of the NY Chamber of Commerce. […]
Lot 321: Landscape Oil on Board, Black man fishing
Riverscape oil on board depicting an African American man fishing with figures and mountains in background. Signed lower right M. L.(?) Overall very good condition with some slight abrasions to board on perimeter. Sight: 18" W x 11-7/8" H. Framed: 21-1/4" W x 15" H. Late 19th/Early 20th century.
Lot 320: Two abstract sculptures incl. Dennis Peacock
Lot of two modern sculptures. 1ST ITEM: Dennis Peacock (Tennessee, 20th century) steel sculpture on wooden base 39 3/4" H. Mr. Peacock taught sculpture at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville from 1967 until his retirement in 1999. 2ND ITEM: Abstract marble sculpture, unknown artist, detaches from base. 15-1/2" H. Estate of Katherine Bacon, Knoxville, TN.
Lot 308: Portrait Miniature of General Gunther, 18th c.
Miniature portrait of Prussian Generalleutnant Oberst Heinrich-Johann Gunther in uniform, unsigned watercolor on ivory, in gold metal case, engraved en verso "General v. Gunther, 1736-1803". Gunther was awarded the "Pour le Merite" in 1789. Very good condition, frame has normal wear. Framed: 2-3/4" H x 2-1/4" W. Continental, late 18th century. Provenance: Pigeon Forge, TN […]
Lot 306: George III Mahogany Hepplewhite Card Table
George III mahogany Hepplewhite card table, oak secondary wood, D shape with hinged top and swing leg. Top edged in satinwood banded inlay, over square tapered legs with ebonized inlaid cuffs. Condition: Shrinkage cracks to both leaves, losses and cracks to inlay. Old adhesive residue to underside of one leaf. 29-1/8" H x 36" W […]
Lot 300: Chippendale style Tea Table with Paw Feet
English mahogany Chippendale style tea table, rectangular top with shaped gallery, bombe style frieze with drawer, carved cabriole legs ending in paw feet. Bombe veneers segmented around the perimeter of table. Condition: lifting of veneer on some bombe veneer segments, repair patch to front left leg and one break to back left scalloped gallery edge. […]
Lot 301: Federal Style Mahogany Inlaid Card Table
Federal style inlaid mahogany demilune card table, central inlaid oval paterae with foliate leaves, inlay at top of legs and checkered inlay on edge of the top and lower apron. Reeded legs terminating in spike feet. Overall good condition with scratches to top. 31-1/4" H x 35-7/8" W x 17-3/4" D. Circa 1900.
Lot 296: Sheraton Chest of Drawers, Mid Atlantic or New England
Cherry Sheraton chest of drawers, Mid Atlantic or New England. Shaped gallery over a case with four graduated beaded dovetailed drawers, resting on turned legs. White pine secondary wood. 38-1/2" H x 42-1/4" W x 19-1/2" D. Circa 1825.
Lot 294A: East TN Walnut Corner Cupboard
East TN walnut corner cupboard paneled doors, brass H-hinges, blue-painted interior, bracket feet and shaped skirt. Condition: replaced cornice and hardware, previously run electrical wire through the back of cupboard. 76-3/8" H x 32-1/8" W x 17-1/2" D. Circa 1840.
Lot 292: Chinese Famille Rose Small Garden Seat
Chinese famille rose decorated porcelain garden seat, barrel form, having pierced tops and sides, with bosses studding the upper and lower bands, floral decoration. Unmarked. Overall excellent condition with minor wear to gilt highlights, minor firing flaw to bottom rim edge. 9" H x 7" dia. Early 20th century.