Federal walnut tall chest of drawers, poplar secondary, possibly Tennessee. Comprised of a cove molded cornice over string inlaid frieze and three-over-five graduated dovetailed drawers fitted with oval brass pulls. String inlaid stiles and straight skirt joined by French flared bracket feet. Previous owner's name and address inscribed en verso. 65 7/8" H x 45" […]
Lot 145: Miniature Southern Inlaid Blanket Chest
Miniature inlaid Southern blanket chest, walnut with yellow pine and possible poplar secondary; rectangular molded hinged top over a dovetailed case with inlaid diamond escutcheon; band of crossbanded inlay with diagonal stringing on front and sides, over a scalloped skirt and bracket feet. Original iron hinges. Possible museum deaccession number "114" to underside. 10" H […]
Lot 128: Gilbert Gaul Oil on Board, Woman Sewing
Gilbert Gaul (New York/Tennessee/New Jersey, 1855-1919) oil on board interior scene painting depicting an African American woman seated by a window, working on a needlework project. Light from the overhead window illuminates her white blouse and part of the fabric in her hands. Signed lower right. Housed in a carved gilt wood frame. Sight – […]
Lot 129: Carroll Cloar painting, The Landlady
Carroll Cloar (American, 1913-1993) acrylic on board pointillist painting titled, “The Landlady,” depicting a smiling lady in vivid yellow dress and brown hat, center foreground, with thirteen other well-dressed women, men and children clustered around the porch of a two-story wood farmhouse in the background. Rose bushes and other green foliage and trees under a […]
Lot 126: William Edmondson Sculpture, The Preacher
William Edmondson (American/Tennessee, 1874-1951) carved limestone sculpture, “The Preacher”, depicting a minister with his left arm raised with a Bible in hand, open eyes and mouth, and attired in a long-tailed coat and bow tie, standing on a pedestal. 23 1/2″ H x 12 1/2″ W x 8 1/4″ D. This sculpture appears in an […]
Lot 125: Bill Sawyer Portrait of Black Man with Guitar
Bill Sawyer (American/Tennessee, b. 1936) oil on masonite portrait of a black man wearing a hat, striped shirt and large blue stone ring, smiling as he holds a guitar. "Property of C King" inscribed en verso in pen. Dark giltwood frame with egg and dart and bead molding and linen liner. Sight – 17 1/2" […]
Lot 87: Attr. Christian W.E. Dietrich, 2 Cherub Paintings
Attributed to Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich or Dietricy (Germany, 1712-1774) two (2) oil on panel paintings depicting putti or cherubs, seated on clouds, one holding a shield with heart painted on it, the other raising a torch. Both unsigned; each housed in an antique giltwood frame with leaf and c-scroll carvings and a gilt plaque […]
Lot 83: Cuzco School Painting, Madonna and Child
Early Spanish Colonial school painting, possibly Cuzco School, late 17th to early 18th century, depicting the Virgin Mary, adorned with crown and queenly garments with chest insignia, and holding the Christ Child, both with faces surrounded by halos. Above the Madonna are Archangel figures; to her side stand a male saint, possibly Joseph, and a […]
Lot 71: 3 Coin Silver Mint Julep Cups, Washington Family Crest
3 Coin Silver Mint Julep Cups, Washington family history. All bear engraved monograms similar to the George Washington family crest and by oral history came from Washington family descendants at Wessyngton Plantation or Washington Hall in Tennessee. 1 julep has beaded rim and incuse mark for Thomas Gowdy (retailer/jeweler working Nashville, 1825-d. 1863), 1 has […]
Lot 72: 16 pcs. Coin Silver, incl. TN Calhoun Knot Pattern
1st-12th items: 12 pieces coin silver flatware in the rare Knot pattern, all marked W.H. Calhoun in rectangle (William H. Calhoun, working Nashville, 1835-d. 1865). Includes 6 forks (7 3/4" L), 2 tablespoons, 1 dessert spoon, and 3 teaspoons. A few pieces have other tiny assorted illegible marks, possibly journeyman marks, next to the Calhoun […]
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