Large collection of carved and painted stone fruit, approximately forty-seven (47) items, including bananas, grape clusters, citrus fruits, peaches, apples, pears, figs, and a pomegranate. Together with a carved rectangular wood tray or bowl. Fruit ranging in size from 2 3/4" to 7 1/2" L. Bowl/tray measures 17 3/4" L x 9 3/4" W. All […]
Lot 296: 2 Stoneware Pottery Items, Dough Bowl & Tobacco Box
1st item: Southern stoneware pottery pitcher, possibly East Tennessee (Carter County) with cobalt slip floral spray decoration. 9" H. Late 19th century/Early 20th century. 2nd item: Western Pennsylvania stoneware pottery jar stenciled on the body MILLS & CO. DEALERS IN STONEWARE & C. 258 S. LIBERTY, PITTS. Interior with brown glaze. 9 1/2" H. Last […]
Lot 293: Small Devotional Oil Painting, Ecce Homo
European oil on copper painting of Christ crowned with thorns and presented to the crowd prior to his crucifixion, 19th c. or earlier. Housed in a giltwood frame. Sight: 5 3/16" W x 7 3/16" H. Frame: 9 1/2" W x 11" H. CONDITION: Soiling and surface grime throughout. With creasing, largest area 4" L, […]
Lot 294: Pair of Carved Santos figures
Pair of carved polychrome wooden Saint or Santos figures, one carrying a book and sword (depicting St. Paul) and the other carrying a book and keys (depicting St. Peter). Each approximately 18"H. Probably Central or South American, 20th century. CONDITION: Wood shrinkage, some pest damage, light wear.
Lot 292: James Bailey O/C Modernist Landscape, 1929
James G. Bailey (Kentucky, Paris, California, 1868-1930) oil on canvas woodland landscape. Signed and dated "James G. Bailey 1929," lower left. With label from R. Lerondelle, Paris, affixed to the backing, along with inscriptions including "18 [via?] rue d'Armaille," "Joseph de Nemes," and "J de Nemes." Housed in a green and gilt wood frame with […]
Lot 290: Pair of 19th c. Southern Portraits, Boone Family
Pair of mid 19th century oval portraits, oil on canvas laid down on board, identified by oral history as John and Martha Boone of North Carolina, distant relatives of Daniel Boone. Both subjects are depicted in middle age; the lady is attired in a white lace bonnet and dark dress, while the gentleman wears a […]
Lot 291: 2 Texas Landscapes: Frank Gervasi and Ike Koenig
1st item: Frank Gervasi (Italy/Texas/New York, 1895-1986), oil on board landscape painting titled "Early Fall" depicting rolling hills with trees having verdant and autumn foliage under a cloudy blue sky. Signed "F. Gervasi," lower right. Title on label en verso. Housed in a simple wood frame with gilt border and fillet. Sight: 8 1/2" H […]
Lot 289: Portraits of Col. Robert Bogardus Snowden & Annie Overton Snowden
Southern School, late 19th century oil on canvas bust length portraits of Col. Robert Bogardus Snowden and his wife, Anne (Annie) Overton Brinkley Snowden of Memphis, circa 1890. Both are depicted in middle age, Col. Snowden in a black evening coat with white tie, and Mrs. Snowden in burgundy velvet dress with inset white sheer […]
Lot 287: Set of Five Belle Epoque Wall Panels from Annesdale Mansion, Tennessee, Snowden Family
A set of five (5) monumental French Belle Epoque period carved gilt-wood room panels, featuring Aesthetic Movement-inspired oil paintings on canvas with gold-leaf ground set into elaborate carved and pierced Rocaille frames. The largest panel features an imposing peacock perched atop a flower-filled urn, while the others depict urns and stands festooned in a variety […]
Lot 288: O/C Portrait of Ann Coleman Overton Brinkley, by or after John Wood Dodge
Southern oil on canvas oval bust portrait of Ann (Anne) Coleman Overton Brinkley of Tennessee (1823-1845), daughter of Judge John Overton of Nashville, depicting the sitter with dark hair and blue eyes and attired in a blue drape against a background of darkening pink clouds. Unsigned. Housed in a pierced giltwood frame with oval gilt […]
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