Cassilly Adams (American, 1843-1921) Civil War era watercolor on paper painting of the navy vessel upon which he was stationed: the U.S.S. Osage. The Osage is depicted patrolling the Mississippi River, with hills and trees in the background. Figures and cannons are visible on deck, along with an American flag. Titled beneath the image and […]
Lot 216: 38 star Parade Flag, Summer Sky
Framed 38 star flag, stenciled or printed on cotton with 31 small stars in a circular design with 5 large stars at center and corners (sometimes referred to as the Summer Sky or Triple Medallion pattern). Float mounted on ivory mat and framed in an antique stained frame. 5 3/4" x 10", framed 14" x […]
Lot 215: 36 star Parade Flag
Framed 36 star flag, printed or stenciled on cotton with raw edges. One star added in upper left and lower left corners to create 36-star configuration. Circa 1865-1867. Float mounted on an ivory mat and framed in a grain painted frame. 11 1/4" x 18", framed 13 1/2" x 20 1/2". Provenance: Private Belle Meade […]
Lot 98: George III Burlwood Chest on Chest
George III burlwood chest on chest with secretary, walnut with oak and deal secondary, in two parts, the top section with molded cornice, fluted canted corners, three short drawers over three long drawers. The top drawer of the lower case has hinged fall front, and pulls out to reveal a compartmentalized interior with cubbyholes and […]
Lot 36: 19th c. Inlaid Meiji Cabinet
Japanese Meiji inlaid hardwood floor cabinet, constructed in three parts, with pierced carved fretwork pediment depicting two dragons (pediment detaches for transport); main section with two cabinets and three display shelves over two side by side drawers, the cabinet doors and drawers adorned with gilt and red lacquer and inlaid carved mother-of-pearl and ivory flowers, […]
January 21, 2017 Auction Preview
Our upcoming January 21, 2017 auction at our Knoxville gallery will include all bidding types (live, phone, absentee and online) and will feature art and antiques from several prominent Nashville and Knoxville collections and estates, including the collections of Dr. Benjamin and Gertrude S. Caldwell and Charles and Ann Wells of Nashville, TN, the estate […]
Lot 913: Antique Afghan Balouch Rug, 8'8" x 3'8"
Antique Afghan Balouch area rug, wool on wool, 8'8" L (not including fringe) x 3'8 1/2" W, geometric pattern of ivory, taupe, brown, rust, navy and black. 1st quarter 20th century. Provenance: William Zarnon Estate, Gatlinburg, TN. CONDITION: Overall good condition with old minor insect damage.
Lot 914: Vintage South Persian rug, 4’10" x 6’11"
Vintage South Persian area rug, three diamonds in field, colors of blue, ivory, green, gold, rust and brown. 4’10” L x 6’11” W, c. 1930. Provenance: Collection purchased from K. A. Menendian Rug Gallery, Columbus, Ohio, 1920-1940, and descended in family of present owner. CONDITION: Overall wear, selvedge rebound, losses to ends.
Lot 915: Semi-antique Baluchi Area Rug
Baluchi area rug, wool on wool, colors of blues, brown, ivory, beige and pinks. 67" L x 38 1/2" W, mid 20th century. Provenance: William Zarnon Estate, Gatlinburg, TN. CONDITION: Overall good condition with few areas of low pile and wear to fringe.
Lot 916: Persian Fine Kashmar Carpet, 13’7" x 10′
Persian Fine Kashmar Carpet, 13’7″ L x 10′ W, wool on cotton, signed, with archaeology, animal and bird imagery. Navy ground, secondary colors of red, yellow, peach, ivory, blues, and salmon. Iran, circa 1960. Provenance: the estate of Sarah Hunter Hicks Green (Mrs. William Green), Nashville, Tennessee; purchased at Marcella Fine Rugs, Atlanta, GA. CONDITION: […]
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