Black lacquer screen, the front main field decorated with figures made of multicolored hardstone and bone. The figures, many with painted robes, are depicted in landscape settings, engaged in activities including making and serving tea. Carved hardstone decorations of precious objects are applied to the lower third of screen and the border features mother of […]
Lot 739: 5 Asian Framed Items: textiles, lacquer and woodcu
1st and 2nd items: Pair of Chinese embroidered silk panels depicting birds on branches with brocade borders, 26″H x 12″W framed. 3rd item: Framed red lacquered wall hanging depicting raised polychromed figures crossing a bridge; gilt stenciled frame. 33″ x 22″ framed. 4th item: Tibetan woodcut depicting Guan-yin in white line against an inked background. […]
Lot 736: Pr Chinese Soapstone Lohan Figures, Jar, Censer
Pair Chinese carved soapstone lohan figures depicting Guan-Yin and an immortal (each 12"H), together with a figural group including pair of lions flanking a sphere-like jar with pierced sides and a foo dog cover (8"H). All on integral carved contrasting stone bases. Together with a Carved Chinese pale green hardstone lidded censer, possibly jade, on […]
Lot 735: Asian and Mideast Metalware Items
Grouping of Asian and Middle Eastern Metalware items. 1st item: Chinese bronze censer, heavy open form with two side handles, the bottom with six-character Hsuan Te mark, raised on tripod base. Overall good condition. Gilt residue/wear to one side and top of one handle. 4 3/8" H x 6 1/2" W x 6 1/4" D. […]
Lot 730: History of Tennessee Illustrated 1887
History of Tennessee Illustrated 1887, East Tennessee Edition. Chicago & Nashville, Goodspeed Publishing, printed 1887. Includes map. Thick volume book with gilt lettering, leather spine and corners with red tinted edges and ends. 3 1/2" H x 10 1/4" D x 8" W. Condition: Overall general wear to cover with losses to edges and corners. […]
Lot 698: Large Tramp Art Sewing Box
Large Tramp Art sewing box with elaborate stepped multi-triangle hinged top, applied stiles and cut-out skirt with two drawers and glass knobs. 11 3/4" H x 14" W x 10" D. Early 20th century. Proceeds from the sale of this item benefit St. Luke's Community House, Nashville. Condition: Overall very good condition. Condition: Overall very […]
Lot 694: TN Miniature Cupboard & 2 Pcs. TN Pottery
Group of Tennessee miniature furniture and pottery. 1st item: Middle Tennessee child's miniature walnut cupboard in the original surface, constructed with nail construction. 15 3/4" H x 7" W x 5 5/8" D. Together with five (5) pieces of miniature pottery. All approx. 1 1/4" H. Provenance – descended through a family in the Belle […]
Lot 665: Michel Loeb painting, house in trees
Michel Loeb (France, b. 1930 ) oil on board Fauve-style painting of a yellow house glimpsed through an allee of blue trees. Molded wood frame. 14-1/2" x 17-1/2" sight, 22" x 26" framed. Provenance: the collection of Stephen and Lisa Steiner Small, Nashville, Tennessee. Condition: Few minor scattered abrasions or inclusions to sky area, overall […]
Lot 658: 2 English Country Watercolors
Two English School, late 19th century watercolor paintings, one depicting an English country manor house with Gothic arched doorway and multiple chimneys, set beside a lake (9" x 12" sight, 12-1/2" x 15-1/2" framed), the other depicting a stone bridge (10-1/2" x 14-1/2" sight, 14" x 18" framed). Both unsigned and framed in identical ebonized […]
Lot 624: Worcester Imari Dish & Coalport Saucer
1st item: Worcester porcelain oval sweetmeat dish in the Imari style with central floral decoration. Unmarked. 10 3/4" L x 7 1/2" W. English, circa 1790. 2nd item: Coalport porcelain saucer, cobalt, with gilt floral reserves. 5-3/8" dia. English, 19th century. Provenance: Estate of Mary Johnson, Nashville, TN. Condition: 1st item: Some minor wear to […]
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