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 […]
Tennessee stoneware jar by William Grindstaff, marked
Tennessee stoneware jar by William Grindstaff, stamped “W. Grinstaff” and an additional “2” stamp, denoting gallon capacity. Lug handles with rolled rim, incised line around shoulder. 11 3/4″ height. Late 19th century. Note – a similar Grindstaff jar was sold in the April 2008 auction.
Lot 168: East Tennessee miniature cherry chest, Washington, Co., TN
Washington County, Tennessee miniature Sheraton chest of drawers, Limestone area. Consisting of two small side by side drawers over two long drawers, dovetailed drawers with scratch beading, turned feet. Cherry primary, walnut and poplar secondary woods. Overall very good condition, older refinish, break to back strip of top. 19 1/4″ Height x 18 3/4″ Width […]
Maysville KY stoneware pottery churn, stamped J & E Wood
Rare Maysville, Kentucky stoneware churn, stamped “J & E Wood” “5” in cobalt, “Maysville, KY” in blue. Cobalt highlights on handles. Hairline crack to rim, extends into the inside of the jar below handle. Chip to edge of one handle. 17″ H x 8-3/4″ D. Late 19th century.
Stoneware jar stamped with mark for William Grindstaff, Knoxville
East Tennessee stoneware jar by William Grindstaff, stamped “Knoxville, TN” on the shoulder of the jar. This half cresent mark is a known Grindstaff mark. Overall very good condition with one old, shallow rim chip. 7 5/8″ H. Late 19th century.
Lot 57: East Tennessee sampler, Minerva Carmack 1845
East Tennessee house and alphabet sampler by Minerva E. Carmack, 1845. Alphabet with house design. Wear to the middle of sample where it may have been folded. Small hole, approx. 1/4″ to center. Some wear to outer middle margins. Sampler has been glued down on paper board. Sight 11″x 14″, framed 18 5/8″ H x […]
Lot 84: Important Southern watercolor of James Lowrey, 1836
Rare and important watercolor on paper of James H. Lowrey, dated May 28, 1836, original frame. History – James H. Lowrey, a prominent citizen of Riceville, Tennessee was born in Washington County, VA on December 18, 1814, the eldest of 9 children of John and Elizabeth(Henry). He attended the Emory and Henry College of Washington […]