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Lot 512: Pair of Harold Kraus abstract paintings, Circles

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Diptych or pair of two (2) abstract mixed media paintings by Harold Kraus (American/Tennessee, b. 1940s), both featuring thickly applied abstract circles in colorful oil paints on turquoise blue backgrounds, one with metal "Government" license plate embedded. Both signed in lower right corner. Each measures 24" square and unframed. CONDITION: Painting with plate has a […]

Lot 511: Philip Perkins O/C Painting, "Kaleidoscope," c. 1951

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Philip Perkins (Tennessee, 1907-1970), "Kaleidoscope," oil on canvas surrealist influenced abstract painting featuring geometric, undulating forms rendered in shades of blue, red, and gray, intertwining against a gradient background. Signed "Perkins / 24 x 30" in graphite to canvas along stapled edge. Black satin finish metallic frame. Canvas – 30" x 24". Frame – 32 […]

Lot 510: Philip Perkins O/C painting, "Mystery of the Vernal Equinox," 1945

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Philip Perkins (Tennessee, 1907-1970) oil on canvas abstract cubist painting titled "Mystery of the Vernal Equinox." The surrealist-influenced work features colorful geometric forms converging as if in motion around three irregular prisms set in a glowing center. Signed lower right and dated 1945. Plain black frame with white mat. Dimensions – 23" H x 34 […]

Lot 509: 3 Small Olen Bryant Gilt Ceramic Sculpture Items

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1st item: Olen Bryant (American/Tennessee, 1927-2017) square ceramic face or mask sculpture with crackled gilding layered over red glaze. Signed "O BRYANT '89" en verso. Wire hanger on back. 9" H x 9" W x 1" D. 2nd item: Small gilt ceramic angel figure, which fits into a separate carved wooden circular stand on square […]

Lot 507: Bruce Peebles Tall Wood Sculpture, 3 Figures

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Bruce Peebles (American/Tennessee, 1963-2016) carved figural wood sculpture titled "Sacred Gathering," depicting three intertwined standing figures with abstracted faces. Signed/inscribed on one leg with title and dated 1/26/90. 70"H x 19"W x 15"D. Note: Peebles was a Nashville based artist known for his sculpture in wood, metal and sound. He drew much of his inspiration […]

Lot 508: Alan Lequire Bronze, Seated Figure Reading

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Alan Lequire (American/Tennessee, b. 1955) bronze sculpture depicting a nude woman lounging on an abstracted chair or sofa and reading a book, with her legs crossed. Signed "Lequire" in oval to back of chair and numbered 2/12. 13 1/2" H x 14" W x 6" D. Biography: Alan LeQuire began his artistic career at the […]

Lot 504: 2 Marjorie Johnson Lee Texas Landscape Paintings Incl. Skiers

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Two (2) Marjorie Johnson Lee (American/Texas, 1911-1997) abstract landscape paintings on paper, including one (1) pastel depicting two figures skiing on a snow covered slope under trees with multicolored foliage and a dark blue night sky, signed and dated "M. Lee 3/67" lower right; and one (1) watercolor and pastel depicting trees and shrubbery with […]

Lot 505: 2 Marjorie Johnson Lee Texas works on paper, Rhododendron & Leaves

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Two (2) Marjorie Johnson Lee (American/Texas, 1911-1997) mixed media pastel and watercolor on paper paintings, including one (1) titled "New Jersey Rhododendron" depicting abstract foliage rendered in green, yellow, blue, and pink, signed and dated "M. Lee/ New Jersey/ 7-68", lower right; and one (1) titled "Leaves" depicting a central round form surrounded by multicolored […]

Lot 503: Victor Huggins Acrylic on Canvas Painting, Rocks

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Victor Huggins (Virginia/North Carolina, 1936-2007) Mixed media and acrylic on canvas of a modernist landscape, "Rocks", signed and dated lower right " V. Huggins '80". Titled, dated and signed verso stretcher bar "Rocks / 1980 / Victor Huggins" with gallery label "Summer Hill Gallery / Durham NC." Float mounted in a modern molded natural wood […]