Persian Sarouk rug, wool on cotton, center-shaped medallion on an ivory field flanked by floral spandrels, within three primary borders. Overall scrolling foliate and medallion designs. Woven in colors of red, blue, cream, salmon, and gold. 4 ft 9 in x 6 ft 2 in. Circa 1930s. PROVENANCE: The estates of Walter and Dr. Mary Schatz, Nashville. CONDITION: Overall […]
Lot 257: Room Sized Persian Heriz Rug, 9 x 12
Large Persian Heriz rug or carpet, wool on cotton. Large central medallion having a red ground with various foliate and palmette designs flanked by blue ground foliate spandrels, all within three primary borders. Woven in red, blue, gold, salmon, green, and cream colors. 9 ft x 12 ft 5 in. Circa 1930s. PROVENANCE: The estates of […]
Lot 256: Persian Heriz Rug, 8 x 10
Persian Heriz rug or carpet, wool on cotton. Large central medallion on a brick red or dark orange ground, with various foliate and palmette designs flanked by blue ground foliate spandrels, all within three primary borders. Woven in red, blue, gold, salmon, tan, green, and cream colors. 8 ft 3 in x 10 ft 6 […]
Lot 250: Pr. Metallic Embroidered Velvet Drapery Valances
Pair of Renaissance style pelmets or drapery valances, burgundy silk velvet with appliqué raised floral scroll designs embroidered in metallic threads, and finished with tassel trim. Each with later bindings to backs. Each 59 in. W x 48 in. H. French or Italian, late 18th or early 19th century. PROVENANCE: The estate of Dr. Michael Spalding, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Overall […]
Lot 249: 18th c. Continental Heraldic Tapestry Bedspread
Continental tapestry or bed covering, silk on linen, featuring a central heraldic shield embroidered with metallic threads and surrounded by flowering vines and scrolls, all rendered in rich shades of teal, gold, and rose. Pattered brown wool binding and silk backing with velcro strip at top for ease of hanging. 88 in. x 74 in. […]
Lot 216: Wm. Ralston OH or TN Jeweler’s Sign plus Cane and Commendation Copy
Folk Art Painted Jeweler’s Trade Sign in the form of a gold pocket watch, lettered RALSTON, with painted numerals and hands. Height: 32 in. X 27 in. diameter. Circa 1870. Note: This sign belonged to William Ralston (1824-1914) of Ashland, Ohio, and Fayetteville, Tennessee, a jeweler who also served as a member of the “Squirrel Hunter Militia” during […]
Lot 202: East Tennessee Federal Desk and Bookcase
East Tennessee Federal desk and bookcase or secretary, figured walnut with poplar secondary wood. Bookcase section with cove molded cornice over a plain frieze and two single paneled doors, flanked by chamfered corners; 3 interior shelves with plate grooves. Diamond inlay at keyhole, molded base. Desk section with fall front, battened top and sides, opening […]
Lot 201: Meyer Wolfe Oil Still Life, Flowers on a Table
Meyer Wolfe (American/Tennessee, 1897-1985) oil on canvas still life painting depicting a vase with flowers, pottery and books on a table in an interior setting. Signed lower right and dated 1930. Molded wood frame with painted mat. Leo Robinson NY Frames stamp en verso of frame. Sight: 24 1/2 in. H x 20 1/2 in. […]
Lot 200: Robert Loftin Newman O/C Painting, Kneeling Nude
Robert Loftin Newman (Tennessee/New York/France, 1827-1912) oil on canvas painting of a woman, nude from the waist up, who kneels as she looks upward and away from the viewer, into the darkness above. A white cloth covers her lower body and a red curtain hangs behind her. Partial signature with losses and overpainting at lower left reads “R L […]
Lot 197: William Edmondson Sculpture, Two Doves, exhibited
William Edmondson (American/Tennessee, 1874-1951) carved limestone sculpture of two doves perched on a rectangular ledge. Both birds lower their beaks into their breast feathers in a shared posture. Incised lines describe their wing, breast, and tail feathers. Underside of base marked “30”. 7 in. H x 9 in. W x 7 in. D. Exhibited, “Will Edmondson’s Mirkels,” Cheekwood […]
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