Olen Bryant (American/Tennessee, 1927-2017) textured ceramic sculpture of a figure with a placid expression and a decorative hem along the lower edge. Unsigned. 37 in. H x 14 1/2 in. W x 10 3/4 in. D. Biography: Born in Cookeville, TN, Bryant was a 1950 graduate of Murray State University and a 1954 graduate of the Cranbrook […]
Lot 711: Johan Hagaman Sculpture, Aristocracy of Clover
Johan Hagaman (Indiana/TN, b. 1950), “Aristocracy of Clover,” concrete, wire, iron, wax and milk paint sculpture, standing female form with sprigs of clover emanating from her head; one clover is encased behind wire in a cavity in the center of her chest. Incised signature to base along with illegible inscription. 26 in. H x 5 in. […]
Lot 708: Anton Weiss Large Abstract Oil Painting, New Growth
Anton Weiss (Tennessee/Arkansas, 1936-2019), “New Growth,” large oil on canvas abstract painting in a plain stained wood frame. Signed lower right and dated 2001, titled en verso. Sight: 52 in. H x 40 in. W. Frame: 54 in. H x 42 in. W. PROVENANCE: Private Nashville collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition. Some minor wear/fading to frame.
Lot 702: Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Lamp
Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase, now mounted as a lamp, decorated with Phoenix and Crane in a landscape setting with peony and other flowers, with calligraphy poem to reverse. Vase height: 14 1/2 in H. (15 1/2 in. with wooden base, not shown). Overall: 24 1/ 2 in. Diameter 8 1/2 in. Accompanied by a […]
Lot 700: Large Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase
Large Chinese Famille Rose porcelain vase, baluster form with flared neck and pierced handles, with vignette decoration depicting figures engaging in various activities on the body and lappet decoration to the base. Red seal mark on the base. 22 1/4 in. H x 8 3/4 in. W. Late 19th/Early 20th century. PROVENANCE: The estate of Eleanor Jacobs, Nashville, […]
Lot 698: Pair Chinese Famille Rose Yellow Ground Ginger Jars
Pair of Chinese yellow ground Famille Rose ginger jars and covers, baluster form decorated with Mandarin figures in a landscape setting. 18 3/4 in. H x 10 in. Diameter. Early 20th century. PROVENANCE: The estate of Dr. Michael Spalding, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Tiny flake to tip of one finial, otherwise very good condition.
Lot 696: Chinese Qing Period Fan in Hardwood Stand, Courtesans in a Courtyard
Chinese watercolor on silk fan painting with four courtesans in a courtyard, the leaves of a tree hang overhead at right. With red seal to lower left. Housed in a possibly later hardwood, detachable frame and stand with carved foliate base and hanging fixtures to backing. Sight: 6 1/4 in H x 15 1/2 in. W. […]
Lot 693: Kobayashi Woodblock Print Portfolio: Children’s Games
Eitaku Kobayashi: JAPANESE PAINTINGS: CHILDREN’S GAMES. 12 colored woodblock prints on silk depicting children engaged in various activities, with a 13th print depicting Precious Objects. Tokyo: Hakubukwan, circa 1890-1894. Silk covered boards. Laid in English description and bookplate. 11 3/4 in. x 9 1/4 in. Also included is a Japanese collage doll, painted silk face with clothing comprising various fabric scraps, […]
Lot 664: Pair George III Style Inlaid Mahogany Knife Box Urns
Pair of George III Hepplewhite style mahogany knife boxes, urn form with inlaid vertical satinwood banding, each with urn finial atop a cover lifting to reveal a fitted interior, each resting on a turned circular base. 26 in. H x approx. 10 1/2 in. W. English, late 19th to early 20th century. PROVENANCE: The estate […]
Lot 661: Pair Italian Faience Maiolica Albarello Portrait Jars
A pair of 18th Century Italian faience or majolica Albarello or Apothecary jars of narrow waisted form, with opposing central portrait vignettes, surrounded by colorful flowers and leafy scrolls on a blue ground. Includes later copper liners. 17 1/2 in. H. PROVENANCE: The estate of Dr. Michael Spalding, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Losses at rims and footrings, […]
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