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Lot 357: J.G. Hughes Panoramic East TN Landscape Oil on Board

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Large panoramic oil on board folk art painting by Tennessee artist James Hughes (1879-1940) titled "East Tennessee" lower center margin. Depicting a central river with wooden bridge flanked on each side by a meadow and rows of trees with a small farmstead depicted on the right side of the river. Signed "J. G. Hughes" and […]

Lot 355: Cornelius Hankins, Oval Portrait of a Gentleman, poss. J. Weakley

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Cornelius Haly Hankins (Mississippi/Tennessee, 1863 – 1946) oil on board portrait depicting a bust portrait of a suited gentleman, likely Mr. Joe Weakley, against a tonal background. Signed and dated lower left, "Cornelius Hankins A.D. 1903" and inscribed to verso "To My Friend Mr. Joe Weakley 1903". Housed in a later oval gilt wood frame. […]

Lot 352: George Dury O/C Portrait of Alicia Mary McCready Baxter

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George Dury (Tennessee, 1817-1894) oil on canvas portrait of Alicia Mary McCready Baxter (1831-1908), wife of John George Baxter, Jr. (1826-1885, former Mayor of Louisville, Kentucky). The sitter is slightly angled towards the left in a red chair and attired in a black dress with with lace collar. Her brunette hair is upswept and she […]

Lot 353: Large East TN Charcoal Portraits of McBee Brothers, Attrib. E. Hacker

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Two framed charcoal or chalk portraits on paper laid to linen and depicting well-dressed young gentlemen, likely brothers. Possibly members of the McBee family of McMinn County per oral history. Attributed to Edmund/Edward Hacker (McMinn County, fl. 1850). Housed under glass in gilt and wood frames. Sight: 22" H x 17 1/2" W. Frame: 34" […]

Lot 350: Attrib. George Dury, Large Oil on Canvas Portrait of the Rhea Sisters, ca. 1887

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Attributed to George Dury (Tennessee, 1817-1894), "The Rhea Sisters," large full-length oil on canvas portrait painting depicting three young girls standing against an abstract mottled brown background. The three sisters, identified as Byrd Rhea Robinson, Ann Rhea and Sara Rhea Hallowes, are wearing green, white, and pink dresses with wide sashes.The center child has pink […]

Lot 351: George Dury O/C Portrait of Louisville Mayor John George Baxter, Jr.

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George Dury (Tennessee, 1817-1894) signed oil on canvas elbow-length portrait of John George Baxter, Jr. (1826-1885) former Mayor of Louisville, Kentucky. The sitter is slightly angled towards the left, is seated in a red chair, is attired in a white collared shirt with a black coat and a black tie, and has receding hairline and […]

Lot 348: Everett Shinn Watercolor Painting, Southern Landscape

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Everett Shinn (New York/Pennsylvania, 1876-1953) watercolor and pencil painting on paper, Southern landscape titled at lower edge in pencil: "Memory sketch from a train to Florida" (note label en verso states the title as "Georgian Shack from a Train to Florida"). The painting, possibly a study for a larger work, depicts a run-down shack or […]

Lot 349: Mary G. Johnston O/B Harbor Scene

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Mary Gardner Johnston (Kentucky, 1872-1966) oil on board impressionist marine painting depicting a ship docked in a harbor as grey clouds gather overhead, possibly a Provincetown scene, rendered in a light impasto. Signed "M.G. Johnston" lower right and additionally signed en verso. Original foliate carved frame with old paper label for Lindsey Picture Frame Co., […]

Lot 347: Anthony Martin Texas Landscape w/ Farmhouse

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Anthony Martin (Texas, 1941-2019) acrylic on board Texas winter landscape painting depicting leafless trees and a farmhouse, 1967. Signed and dated lower right. With DuBose Gallery, Houston, TX label affixed to backing. Housed in an ebonized and gilt wood frame with ivory fillet. Sight: 8 1/16" H x 11 3/9"W. Frame: 14 1/8" H x […]