Set of seven (7) Southern decorative arts reference books, including the MESDA Journal and Tennessee Potteries. 1st item: Journal of Early Southern Decorative Arts, The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) five-issue box set containing: one (1) Winter 1998, Vol. XXIV, Number 2, one (1) Summer 1999, Vol. XXV, Number 1, one (1) Winter […]
Lot 244: Paul Pollaro Abstract Collage
Paul Pollaro (American, b. 1921), "Mythological Landscape III," oil and fabric collage mounted to canvas, abstract design in gray, blue, red, pink and green. Signed Pollaro lower right, additionally signed P. Pollaro and dated with title en verso. 29" x 16" image, 37" x 24" canvas. Provenance: Private Nashville collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition. Wire added […]
Lot 238: Group of 7 Small Green Jade Plaques
Group of seven (7) Chinese small jade plaques, all oval form with carved and pierced decorations, four (4) celadon plaques with human figures and birds amongst foliage, one (1) celadon plaque with a bird surrounded by beads and a line border, one (1) spinach jade plaque with a bird surrounded by beads, and one (1) […]
Lot 233: 3 Chinese Ancestor Ink & Watercolor Portraits
Set of three (3) ink and watercolor on silk portraits of Chinese ancestors, each in muted tones and with character marks along top margin. One ancestor holds a farming tool, another is wearing an embroidered rank badge and the third is seated in a large carved armchair. The seated ancestor portrait also with red chop […]
Lot 230: 5 Asian Scroll Landscape Painting
Group of five (5) Asian scroll paintings with silk brocade borders. 1st item: Vertical mountain landscape with red seal at center and olive border, 45" x 12" image, 66" x 15" overall. 2nd item: Horizontal landscape with islands and 2 fishermen, foreground, 26" x 52 1/2" image, 29 5/8" x 71" overall. 3rd-5th items: Vertical […]
Lot 227: Large Southeast Asian Martaban Urn
Tall Chinese Ming style martaban or storage jar, ovoid form with mottled brown glaze, loop handles at shoulder, the body with molded stylized Chih-lung dragons and clouds. 32" H. 20th century. Provenance: Nashville collection, acquired in New York City circa 1970. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with a few glaze pops, minor small chips to […]
Lot 228: 2 Chinese Textiles & 1 Tibetan Thangka
Group of three (3) Asian textiles. 1st item: Chinese Civilian Mandarin rank badge, square silk badge embroidered with pheasant amongst flowers and clouds over waves. Thread colors of ivory, blues, green, and red. Unframed. 8 1/4" H x 8 1/2" W. 2nd item: Chinese silk embroidery "Forbidden Stitch" panel depicting a central peony surrounded by […]
Lot 226: Large Southeast Asian, Martaban Urn
Chinese martaban or storage jar, green glaze with splashes of red and blue; flared rim, loop handles at shoulder with molded lotus decoration at neck, over a band of molded floral scroll decoration and molded dragons and clouds to body. Lower 3" of jar unglazed. 22" H. Provenance: Nashville collection, acquired in New York City […]
Lot 201: 2 Equestrian Figures, incl. Cartier & Sitzendorf
Two (2) Equestrian Figures, including Cartier and Sitzendorf. 1st item: Cartier crystal horse head, acid stamped on the base. 6 1/2" H x 7" W. 20th century. 2nd item: Sitzendorf Royal Horseguards porcelain figurine depicting a Royal soldier in uniform on horseback. Incised on the base "Royal Horseguards 1830-1840". Blue maker's mark on the base. […]
Lot 199: 7 Baccarat Crystal Animal Figurines
Seven (7) Baccarat crystal animal figurines, including three (3) blue crystal dolphins (ranging in size from 2 3/8" H x 6 1/2" W to 4" H x 5 1/2" L), two (2) clear crystal polar bears (2 1/2" H x 4 7/8" W to 4 1/4" H x 8 1/2" L), one (1) green crystal […]
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