American School still life drawing, depicting fruits, a goblet and a note. Graphite on paper, unsigned. Later giltwood molded frame with ivory mat. Condition: water stain to upper right hand corner, scattered foxing and toning, some grime to mat. 19th century. 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" sight, 15 3/4" x 17 1/2" framed. Provenance: Dee […]
Lot 37: Portrait drawing, attributed to Noah North
American School portrait of woman in lace cap, drawn in graphite on paper, unsigned but attributed to Noah North (1809-1880). Later giltwood molded frame with grey mat. Minor toning, overall excellent condition. 13 1/2" x 10 1/2" sight, 18" x 15" framed. Mid 19th century. Provenance: Dee Minault estate, Nashville, TN. Biography: Noah North was […]
Lot 32: Carl Gutherz, Portrait of a Baby
Carl Gutherz (Swiss/American, 1844-1907, active Memphis, 1860-1907), portrait of a baby in a white dress. Signed lower right. Graphite and oil on canvas, with period carved giltwood and composition frame. Condition: Conservation by Dee Minault of Cumberland Art Conservation. Relined. Black light reveals repaired crease to forehead. 10" x 7" sight, 16" x 13" framed. […]
Lot 30: Samuel Shaver Portrait of Young Girl
East Tennessee child portrait of a young girl in dress by Samuel Shaver (TN, 1816-1878). Subject is seated next to an architectural scrolled ornament with red drape revealing a mountain landscape. Condition – Conserved in May 2007 by Cumberland Art Conservation in Nashville, TN. Minor touch up to hair and other scattered areas (a black […]
Lot 25: Cornelius Hankins, oil on board still life with cig
Cornelius Hankins (Mississippi/Tennessee, 1863-1946) oil on board still life, depicting a plate, glass, pitcher, and lighted cigar. Signed lower left "Cornelius Hankins". Hankins studied with Robert Henri, leader of the Ashcan school and William Merritt Chase in New York before settling in Nashville. Retains the original frame. Overall excellent condition. Sight – 10 1/2" H […]
Lot 826: 3 Silver Necklaces & Enamel Ring
4 Mid 20th Century Jewelry items. 1st item: Mexican silver necklace with interlocking circular links adorned with raised wave design, marked TF-17 925 Mexico, 25-1/2"L. 2nd item Mexican silver choker length necklace with interlocking swirl style links, marked TC-132 925 Mexico, 16"L. 3rd item: Torque necklace with interlocking circle design, unmarked. 5" diameter. 4th item: […]
Lot 804: Carved Limestone Sculpture attr. Jack Kershaw
Abstract carved limestone sculpture of a man's head, attributed to Jack Kershaw (Tennessee, 1913-2010) 15"H. This piece, found in the home of artist/attorney Jack Kershaw after his death, shows some similarities to works by fellow Nashville sculptor William Edmondson (1874-1951). Kershaw was Edmondson's WPA supervisor in Nashville, introduced Edmondson to Myron King of Lyzon Gallery […]
Lot 769: 3 Ceramic and Pewter Steins
1st item: German ceramic stein with molded relief decoration of Norse deity figure with pewter top and thumbpiece, base stamped "209". 9 1/4" H. 20th century. 2nd item: Pewter stein with engraved armorial decoration to the side, the top with the initials "R.M.B." and dated "1789". Hallmarks to the underside of lid. 10 1/4" H. […]
Lot 746: Book: The Art and Mystery of TN Furniture
THE ART AND MYSTERY OF TENNESSEE FURNITURE AND ITS MAKERS THROUGH 1850, by Nathan Harsh and Derita Coleman Williams, published by the Tennessee Historical Society, Nashville, 1988. 11-1/4" x 8-3/4". CONDITION: Retains the original book jacket. Very minor wear to edges. Clean, bright interior.
Lot 744: TN Furniture and Coverlets Books
2 Tennessee related hardcover books. 1st book: The Art and Mystery of Tennessee Furniture and its Makers Through 1850 by Nathan Harsh and Derita Coleman Williams, published by the Tennessee Historical Society, Nashville, 1988. 11-1/4" x 8-3/4". 2nd item: Of Coverlets: The Legacies, The Weavers by Sadye Tune Wilson and Doris Finch Kennedy, Nashville, TN: […]
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