German Meissen polychrome and parcel gilt figural depicting young lovers reclining on a naturalistic base with recumbent sheep, dog and flower basket. Blue underglaze Meissen marked to base with one slash, indicating the piece to be a factory second. Base also with impressed numbers. 5" H x 9 1/4" W x 7" D. Late 19th/early […]
Lot 256: Large Meissen Porcelain Figural Centerpiece
Large Meissen porcelain pink and magenta polychrome and parcel gilt figural centerpiece or epergne, the oblong pierced basket with scrolled rim and scalloped shell handles supported by a naturalistic, tree-trunk like column with courting male and female figures peering at each other from behind it, on a Rococo style base; applied floral decorations throughout. Blue […]
Lot 257: 4 German Meissen Porcelain Items
Grouping of four (4) Meissen porcelain items including one lattice basket and three figural groupings. 1st item: Basket with white pierced lattice design, decorated with blue flowers. 5" H x 10" dia. 2nd item: Porcelain salt cellar figure depicting a male sitting between two large baskets, holding a bouquet of flowers. 5" H x 5 […]
Lot 255: Pr. German Meissen Porcelain Figures
Pair of large German Meissen polychrome and parcel gilt porcelain figurals, both figures attired in 18th century dress on naturalistic bases, the female figure carrying a basket of flowers, the male companion figure holding a flower in one hand and tricorn hat in the other. Blue Meissen underglaze mark to bases along with incised and […]
Lot 137: George Cress O/C Abstract Still Life, Peonies
George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) abstract oil on canvas still life painting titled "Peonies" depicting flowers rendered in colors of blue, green, purple, and pink. Signed and dated "1980" lower right corner. Housed in a wooden frame with off white linen liner. Sight – 31 3/4" H x 35 1/2" W. Framed – 34 3/4" […]
Lot 8: Chinese Porcelain Pillows and Bowl
Three (3) Chinese porcelain items, including Republic period. 1st & 2nd items: Pair of Republic Chinese porcelain Famille Rose pillows with yellow grounds having monochrome black enameled bird in flowering branch and insect decoration and bands of polychrome decoration to tops and lower edges. Fitted with carved hardwood stands. 6" H x 4 3/4" W […]
January 25th & 26th, 2020 Historic Winter Fine Art and Antique Auction Preview
Below is a sampling from our upcoming two-day Winter Auction on January 25th & 26th, 2020 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Saturday’s auction will have about 700 lots and will start at 9am EST. Sunday’s auction will have about 400 lots and will start at 1pm EST. This sale will feature Tennessee and Kentucky estates with Southern […]
Lot 325: 3 19th Cent. Works of Art, incl. English Seascape, B.L. Roys
Group of three (3) 19th Century artworks including American landscape by Burt L. Roys, English seascape, and still life with fern. 1st item: English School oil on board seascape painting depicting a small boat on a seashore before a cliff, fore and middle ground, with four sailboats sailing a calm ocean below a cloudy grey […]
Lot 300: 4 Presidential Items, incl. Signed Photos, Plate
Four (4) 20th Century Presidential related items, including Jimmy Carter and Bill and Hillary Clinton, given to TN Senator Ward Crutchfield (1928-2016). 1st item: President James "Jimmy" Earl Carter Jr. (b. 1924) signed color photograph, inscription reading "Best Wishes/to Ward Crutchfield/Jimmy Carter/(Your support & friendship/are appreciated!)." Housed under glass in a wooden frame. Sight – […]
Lot 228: 2 Chinese Textiles & 1 Tibetan Thangka
Group of three (3) Asian textiles. 1st item: Chinese Civilian Mandarin rank badge, square silk badge embroidered with pheasant amongst flowers and clouds over waves. Thread colors of ivory, blues, green, and red. Unframed. 8 1/4" H x 8 1/2" W. 2nd item: Chinese silk embroidery "Forbidden Stitch" panel depicting a central peony surrounded by […]
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