Louise Dahl-Wolfe (American, 1895-1989) silver gelatin print depicting the hands of the artist Meyer Wolfe (Tennessee/New York, 1897-1985), her husband, as he draws on a lithography stone, c. 1930s. Housed in a contemporary black metal frame with cream mat. Unsigned. Sight: 7 1/4″ H x 9 1/4″ W. Framed: 12″ H x 14″ W. Note: […]
Lot 196: Meyer Wolfe Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Exhibited
Large Meyer R. Wolfe (Tennessee/New York, 1897-1985) bronze sculpture with gold patina of the artist’s wife Louise Dahl-Wolfe, depicted standing with her right leg in motion, attired in a flowing robe and hair covering. Unsigned. 34 1/2″ H x 15 1/4″ W x 14″ D. Circa 1960. Note: This bronze portrait of Louise was among […]
Lot 191: Sterling Strauser Oil, Dancer, plus William Edmondson Related Sketch Verso
Sterling Strauser (American, 1907-1995) oil on Masonite painting, “Fire Dance,” 1962, depicting a young, blonde-haired woman in pink leotard and long skirt moving rhythmically against a dynamic background in shades of blue and green. Sgraffito details to face, hand, and feet, and signature “Strauser,” lower left. The work is signed again, dated 1962, and titled […]
Lot 190: Meyer Wolfe Drawing, William Edmondson at Work
Meyer (Mike) R. Wolfe (New York/California/Tennessee, 1897-1985), “William Edmondson at Work,” graphite on paper sketch depicting the famous African American sculptor seated and working with a chisel or spike and hammer to carve an angel figure in his Nashville yard. Unsigned. The sheet has been removed from a sketchbook, mounted atop a black mat and […]
Lot 189: Edward Weston Photograph, William Edmondson, Tennessee
After Edward Weston (American, 1886-1958) silver gelatin photograph depicting the African American sculptor William Edmondson (Tennessee, 1874-1951) standing in his Nashville yard, smiling, with his arms crossed and dressed in his work attire. Titled “William Edmondson, Tennessee.” Printed by Cole Weston (1919-2003) from his father’s original 1941 negative. With Edward Weston’s stamped signature, the title, […]
Lot 188: Louise Dahl-Wolfe Signed Photograph, Portrait of William Edmondson
Louise Dahl-Wolfe (American, 1895-1989) signed silver gelatin photograph depicting Nashville African American sculptor William Edmondson (Tennessee, 1874-1951) shown bust-length and looking up and to his right, circa 1930s. He wears his signature hat and overalls and a carved limestone sculpture of a woman stands to his right. Float mounted on cream cardstock and housed in […]
Lot 187: Louise Dahl-Wolfe Signed Photograph, William Edmondson Sculpting
Louise Dahl-Wolfe (American, 1895-1989) signed silver gelatin photograph depicting the African American sculptor William Edmondson (Tennessee, 1874-1951). Edmondson is seated, attired in his signature hat and overalls, and finishing a sculpture of a woman while in his Nashville workshop, with other sculptures visible through the door. Circa 1930s. Signed in pencil to mat, lower right. […]
Lot 185: William Edmondson Sculpture, Lady with a Bustle
William Edmondson (American/Tennessee, 1874-1951) carved limestone sculpture depicting a standing woman with well-defined, shoulder-length hair who wears a dress or apron with a bustle and short train in back, visible shoes, and a necklace or banded collar. She carries a small handbag in her right hand. 13 3/8″ H x 5″ W x 7″ D. […]
Lot 183: Clara Weaver Parrish Painting, Woman in Pink Dress
Clara Parrish (American/Alabama,1861-1925) watercolor on paper painting depicting a young Black woman in pink dress and yellow hat who stands and holds a basket. Signed C.W.P. center right. Housed under glass in a woodgrain frame with green textured mat. Sight: 7 1/4″ H x 5″ W. Frame: 12″ H x 10″ W. Biography: Clara Weaver […]
Lot 182: Clara Weaver Parrish Painting, Young Woman in Blue Dress
Clara Parrish (American/Alabama,1861-1925) watercolor on paper painting depicting a young Black woman in blue dress who holds a large bundle of white laundry atop her head with one hand and a hat in the other. Signed C.W.P. lower right. Housed under glass in a painted and silvered molded frame. Sight: 10″ H x 5 1/2″ […]
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