1st grouping: Mixed lot of 8 leatherbound volumes of The Niles Weekly Register, Hezekiah Niles et. al., printed and published at The Franklin Press, Baltimore, 1813 to 1821. An important weekly magazine of the day containing news of America and the world concerning politics and economics, also reprints of public documents. Lot includes: Volume IV […]
Lot 3088171: Four English Brass Candlesticks
Four English brass candlesticks, 2 with square drip bases of similar form but bases of slightly different size (5-3/4" H x 4-3/8" x 4-1/4" and 5-5/8" H x 4-1/8" W sq) and 2 with octagonal drip bases, one with a central ring turning (5-1/4" H), the other with an "economy" hole (5-7/8" H). Late 17th […]
Lot 3088153: Ed Clark Photograph, Eiffel Tower
Edward Clark (Tennessee, 1912-2000) black and white photograph, The Eiffel Tower, 1946, cover image for Life Magazine. Signed lower right in ink and titled 1946. 20" x 24". Biography: Born in Nashville, photographer Ed Clark began working for The Tennessean Newspaper. Life Magazine made him a stringer in 1936. His famous 1942 photo of Alvin […]
Fall 2013 iGAVEL online-only Auction
A small sampling of objects in our September iGavel online auction, ending September 27th. Complete catalog online catalog Chinese Ming Period gilt bronze of Wenchang Wang, the Daoist Diety of Culture and Literature. Shown seated wearing a ceremonial robe and head dress and holding a hu tablet. Seated on a separate more contemporary […]
Lot 728: Ladies Mink Stole & Judith Leiber Snakeskin Purse
Ladies Mink Stole & Judith Leiber Snakeskin Purse. 1st item: Ladies light brown ladies mink stole with a Chayburkes's Furs, Nashville, TN label. Not sized but most likely a ladies size small. 20th century. 2nd item: A taupe Judith Leiber ladies snakeskin purse with hidden strap and shaped hinge top. 8 1/4 " x 12 […]
Lot 729: Ladies Brown Mink Jacket
Ladies brown mink jacket, size small having three hidden closures and a York Furs, Buckhead Atlanta label. 20th century. Provenance: the estate of Margaret Wemyss Connor, Nashville, Tennessee. Condition: Very good condition.
Lot 724: Mayna Treanor Avent Mountainous Watercolor
Tennessee mountain landscape by Mayna Treanor Avent (1865-1959), watercolor on paper, signed lower left corner. Inscription en verso: "To be sent [or lent] to the Museum of Art on West End Avenue" (a likely reference to the old Nashville Museum of Art, whose collection is now housed at The Parthenon). Unframed. 10 3/4" H x […]
Lot 711: Edwardian Lace Evening Coat or Jacket
Edwardian lace evening coat or dress jacket, ivory/grey silk lining with floral lace overlay and ruffled collar and edge. Ladies approximate size medium. Early 20th century. Provenance: the estate of Margaret Wemyss Connor, Nashville, Tennessee. Condition: Overall good condition with a few small tears.
Lot 704: Semi-antique Turkish Ghiordes or Oushak Carpet
Semi-antique Turkish Ghiordes or Oushak carpet. Central medallion with geometric corner and border designs. Colors of salmon, blue, ivory, taupe/beige and sage green. 11 ft 9 in x 9 ft 7 in (141" x 115"). Circa 1930. Provenance: the estate of Margaret Wemyss Connor, Nashville, Tennessee. Condition: Areas of reweaving, considerable wear, low pile.
Lot 703: Egyptian Carpet, 7' 1" x 7' 3"
Egyptian rug, colors of soft taupe/beige, rose, pale blue and yellow. Tribal, geometric tree-like designs (similar to Bakshaish) on an open taupe/beige field and in the rust border. 7'1" x 7'3". Provenance: the estate of Margaret Wemyss Connor, Nashville, Tennessee. Mid 20th century. Condition: General fading. Securing stitch on ends. Structurally in good condition.
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