Three (3) English school girl samplers. 1st-2nd items: Two (2) English school girl samplers, likely students from the same school. Framed in same frame molding. 1st item: Silk on linen alphabet and verse sampler including the verse "O God above to thee I cry Have mercy on me before I die Hear my prayer and […]
Lot 640: Lucy Davis, African Missionary Sampler
Rare African Missionary school girl sampler, Freeport, Sierra Leone, with alphabet and phrase by Lucy Davis, dated January 3, 1843. Silk on wool with vine border, upper right corner with intentional cross-stitch error in black thread, first row of upper case alphabet and four numerals, lower case alphabet, top third with two floral sprays and […]
Lot 638: Kentucky 1832 House Sampler, Eliza Pearson
Kentucky Needlework Sampler stitched by Eliza Pearson and dated 1832, silk on coarse weave linen in colors of red, navy blue, green, brown/tan and ivory. “Eliza Pearson Aged 9 1832” stitched into 5 rows of alphabets and numbers, each row separated by a band of cross stitch in colorful and decorative motifs, over a verse: […]
Lot 603: 2 Pamela Key Still Life Paintings
Two (2) Pamela Key (United Kingdom, 20th/21st century) still life paintings. 1st item: Oil on board painting depicting a still life scene with a bowl of apples, cooking ware, a lidded sugar bowl, a small pie, and a corked bottle of white on a white table cloth. Signed "PK", lower right. Housed in a contemporary […]
Lot 365: 4 Chinese Embroideries inc. Rank Badge
Group of four (4) framed Chinese silk embroideries, including Rank Badge. 1st item: First Degree Mandarin Square, silk embroidery badge of crane or phoenix amongst clouds and bats and sun. Thread colors of ivory, blues, red, cream, purple and gold. Panel – 10-3/4"H x 12 W. Gilt frame – 15-1/2" H x 15-3/8" W. Late […]
Lot 348: Chinese Cloisonne Box & 2 Carved Warrior Figures
Three Asian items. 1st item: Chinese cloisonne and enameled box, the exterior with flowering branch decoration, the blue enameled interior with four compartment, all on four brass ball feet. Base marked "China". 1 3/8" H x 6 1/8" W x 4 1/2" D. 20th century. 2nd & 3rd items: Pair of Asian carved wood figures […]
Lot 94: Hans Zatzka Oil on Canvas Orientalist Scene
Hans (Ronsard) Zatzka (Austria/Italy, 1859-1945) oil on canvas Orientalist harem scene, depicting two partially nude females in a lavish interior, with a balcony overlooking city rooftops. One figure stands by the window arranging flowers and the other is seated on a daybed with musical instruments; a hooka and oriental rug sit on the floor. Signed […]
January 27, 2018 Auction Preview
Our January 27, 2018 auction at our Knoxville gallery welcomes all bidding types (live, phone, absentee and online) and features art, antiques and jewelry from several prominent Southern collections and estates. The catalog will be available online in late December. Herbert S. Kittredge (American, 1853- 1881) oil on canvas portrait depicting groom […]
Lot 112: World War 1 Archive, First Lieutenant James A. New
World War I Archive, included assorted documents, poster, certificates, and ephemera, 60 plus items total, pertaining to Judge James A. Newman, whose currency collection is featured in this auction, from the time of his service as First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, 51st Infantry Regiment, 6th Infantry Division. 1st item: Letter in French with envelope […]
Lot 855: Antique Persian Afshar Area Rug
Antique Persian Afshar area rug, 6'2" overall x 4'5-1/2", wool on wool with cotton woven ends, design includes large vases, birds and stylized flowers, dark blue field, ivory main border, secondary colors of rust, yellow, light green, medium blue and peach. Early 20th century. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Generally low pile.
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