Mid 19th century miniature portrait of a gentleman, watercolor on ivory, found in Middle Tennessee. Depicts a bearded man attired in a black coat, black vest, and black tie against a grey background. Lock of hair inset on back. Housed in an oval gold metal frame. 2 1/4" H x 2" W. Condition: Some pitting […]
Lot 92: John Wood Dodge miniature, Mrs. Baker
John Wood Dodge (1807-1893, working Nashville 1840-1861), watercolor on ivory miniature portrait of a woman with dark hair, wearing a black dress and star shaped brooch. Inscribed on back: “Painted by John W. Dodge from New York City / Nashville, Tenn. August 20, 1840. Likeness of Mrs. Baker.” In gold oval frame with engine-turned decoration […]
Lot 76: Eugene Barillot Nude Sculpture
Eugene Barillot (French, 1841-1900) ivory and gilt bronze nude sculpture titled “Odaliske”, depicting a partially nude female in Turkish style dress, alabaster base. Signed “Barillot, Paris” on the base and mounted on an alabaster base. 12″ H. Late 19th century. Provenance: Crossville, TN collection. Condition: One earring missing, otherwise very good condition. Condition: One earring […]
Lot 19: Group of Jade Jewelry & Other
Grouping of jade jewelry and other Asian items. 1st item: Chinese carved ivory zodiac ball mounted as a necklace with two carved wooden beads on brown cord. 16" L. Early 20th century. 2nd item: Jade hinged bangle bracelet with 10k yellow gold mounts. 2 7/8" dia. and 2 1/4" interior dia. 20th century. Note: Gold […]
July 19, 2014 Auction
July 19, 2014 Auction Preview. Below is a small sampling of the 800+ lots that will be auctioned. Saturday, July 19 at 9:00 AM EST in the historic Cherokee Mills building, 2240 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37919. Preview Friday, July 18 from noon to 6:00 PM or by appointment. Bidding in person, by phone, online, […]
Lot 817: Persian Heriz Carpet, 12.6 x 8.3
Persian Heriz carpet, 12.6 x 8.3 with center medallion and colors of ivory, blue, rust and mustard. First quarter 20th century. Provenance: the estate of Helen B. Patterson, Gallatin, Tennessee. Condition: Overall good condition for age. Even wear, edges previously repaired, one corner rewoven, approximately 2" x 1". Scattered areas of minor reweaving.
Lot 806: 13 Asian Items, incl. white jade
Assorted grouping of Asian items including a carved white jade brooch with silver metal mounting (3" L) and an ivory graduated bead necklace (34" L, some age cracks to ivory); a carved ivory and cloisonne bead necklace (22-1/2" L); two (2) miniature red stained ivory figures (1-3/4" H); two (2) framed pierced metal floral circular […]
Lot 473: Gilt Lacquer Chinoiserie Sewing Box with Contents
19th century gilt lacquer ladies work box, filled with ivory needlework implements. Octagonal form box raised on gilt feet, decorated with Chinoiserie designs of figures, landscapes and florals, including a tea ceremony depicted on the top panel. Hinged lid opens to reveal 28 ivory sewing implements in an ivory fitted interior, including two lift top […]
Lot 470: Miniature Portrait, Anne Marie Louise d'Orleans
Continental School, 19th century, miniature watercolor painting on ivory, depicting a woman in 17th century attire playing a harp. Subject is identified en verso as Anne Marie Louise d'Orleans, Duchesse de Montpensier (b. 1627- d. 1693). Original gilt metal frame. 4-3/4" x 3-3/4". Condition: Frame is loose, portrait in excellent condition.
Lot 467: Pr. Portrait Miniatures, after Gainsborough
Pair of European miniature oval portraits on porcelain after Thomas Gainsborough (English, 1727-1788), depicting Sarah Barrett Moulton, also known as "Pinkie" and Jonathan Buttal (or Buttall), also known as "The Blue Boy". Both housed in pieced ivory frames. Sight: 3-1/8" H x 2-3/8" W. Framed: 5-3/4" H x 5" W. Last quarter 19th century. Condition: […]
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