CSA Lt. Thomas Bell and 30th Tennessee Regt. Related Archive. Includes Thomas Bell’s writings (all to his brother, Cornelius Bell) include 1 letter from Camp Red Springs as the company was enrolling, 3 letters from Fort Donelson, 9 letters from Johnson’s Island (including details of capture and prison conditions), 1 undated letter, possibly written after […]
Middle Tennessee cherry press, Sumner Co.
Middle Tennessee cherry press, cherry primary with cherry and mahogany veneers, poplar secondary wood. Two sections: top with molded cornice over veneered frieze, two glazed doors, each with 8 panes, opening to interior with three fixed shelves. Lower section with two drawers, over two paneled doors, opening to interior with one shelf. Paneled sides on […]
Edgefield SC alkaline glazed jar, broken stem flower decoration
Edgefield South Carolina alkaline glazed jar with broken stem flower decoration on both sides, possibly Chandler. Ovoid form with lug handles. Overall very good condition. 13 1/4″ Height.
Large abstract acrylic on canvas by Friedel Dzubas (German American, 1915-1994)
Large abstract acrylic on canvas by Friedel Dzubas (German American, 1915-1994). Titled “Malmoe” and dated 1974. Provenance – Knoedler Contemporary Art Gallery, NYC. Overall excellent condition. 40″ x 40″.
Large North Carolina alkaline glazed jug, stamped "D H 5", Daniel Hartsoe
Exceptional and large North Carolina alkaline glazed jug, stamped on the upper shoulder “DH 5″ (Daniel Hartsoe, Lincoln County, NC 1836-1916). Glass rutile drip length of jug. During the Civil War, Daniel served in the Confederacy (Company B, 23rd NC Troops). Overall excellent condition with firing flaw or shallow chip on side of handle. 18” […]
Sand Mountain Alabama jug, double dip, sine wave decoration
Scarce Alabama double dipped alkaline glazed jug, combed sine wave incising on upper shoulder and lower midsection. Sand Mountain, Alabama area. Excellent condition. More information in the coming weeks..
Edward Curtis orotone, The Maid of Dreams, 1909
Edward Sheriff Curtis orotone “The Maid of Dreams,” 1909 signed in negative lower right. Retains original Curtis Studio frame and original title label on back.
Lot 59: Diminutive East Tennessee Cherry Press
East Tennessee diminutive press with figured cherry primary, poplar secondary. Press top with arched pediment, two glazed doors over two dovetailed drawers. Base with two dovetailed drawers over two doors. Carved pilasters both top and bottom, resting on turned feet. Condition – Older refinish. Crack to bottom right glass pane, small patch to top. 92″ […]
Carroll Cloar (1913-1994) acrylic on board painting
Carroll Cloar (American/Tennessee, 1913-1994) framed acrylic on board titled en verso “The Children at the Shop” and dated “11-88”. Signed lower right, “Carroll Cloar”. Gilt carved frame. Sight – 22 1/4″ Height x 33 1/2″ Width. Framed – 29 1/4″ Height x 40 1/4″ Width.
Plains Indian (Cree) beaded vest with provenance
American Plains Cree Indian beaded vest. Front of vest is black velveteen with elaborate hand stitched overlay bead work in flower/tree pattern sewn with green, blue, red, pink, orange and silver glass beads with five floral design metal buttons. Front left of vest has two stitched pockets, with only one being open. Vest also has […]