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Antique needlework band or marking sampler, vertical orientation with openwork embroidered border enclosing rows of upper and lowercase alphabets and numbers. Although simple in overall presentation, a variety of stitches are represented, particularly in the lines dividing the rows of alphabets. Mid 19th century. 17" x 12". Provenance: the estate of Margaret Wemyss Connor, Nashville, […]

19th century hand pieced and embroidered cotton quilt, shades of red and green. Tulip border enclosing geometric designs with diamonds and feather corners. 104 3/4" x 103 1/2". Tennessee or Alabama, mid to late 19th century. Provenance: the estate of Margaret Wemyss Connor, Nashville, Tennessee. Condition: Overall toning, scattered stains, edge wear, small hole.

Large Native American Papago Basket with all over geometric design. 7" H x 10 1/8" dia. Early 20th century. Provenance: the estate of Margaret Wemyss Connor, Nashville, Tennessee. Condition: Overall very good condition with some grime.

Large Native American basket tray form, possibly Apache or Pima, central design of a four petal flower. 5" H x 18" dia. Early 20th century. Provenance: the estate of Margaret Wemyss Connor, Nashville, Tennessee. Condition: Overall very good condition with some grime and fading of colors.

Large Native American Pima or Papago Basket, olla form, with all over geometric cross design. 9 1/2" H x 8 3/4" dia (at rim). Early 20th century. Provenance: the estate of Margaret Wemyss Connor, Nashville, Tennessee. Condition: Overall good condition with some grime and fading of colors, some slight breaks to side and slightly mis-shapen.

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Son, ÔMamaÕ Easy Chair, 1950Õs, Denmark. Imported by John Stuart. Original blue upholstery, teak frame. 34.5Ó H x 26.5Ó W x 27Ó D. Provenance: the estate of Margaret Wemyss Connor, Nashville, Tennessee. Condition: Good condition with overall expected wear.

Mizue Sawano (Japanese, b. 1941) oil on linen, brightly colored abstract floral painting, signed and titled en verso "Ethereal Glow." 35-1/2" x 25-1/2" sight, 37" x 27" framed. Provenance: The estate of Margaret Wemyss Connor, Nashville, Tennessee, ex-Gerald Peters Gallery, New York City. Biography: Born in Japan, Mizue Suwano came to the United States in […]

John Karl "Jack" Kershaw (Tennessee, 1913-2010) abstract oil on board, unsigned. Housed in a painted wooden frame. Sight – 39 1/2" H x 29 1/2" W. Framed – 45 1/2" H x 35 1/2" W. Provenance: Estate of Jack Kershaw. Biography: Jack Kershaw studied art at Vanderbilt University and in the 1920s became associated with […]

Pair of Oil on canvas portraits, Col. James Wemyss and Annie Hatch Wemyss, circa 1920. Col. Wemyss's portrait is signed lower right by the artist Sarah E. Cowan (Sarah Eakin Cowan, Hendersonville, TN, 1873-1958). In antique giltwood and composition frames (Mrs. Wemyss' has oval opening). Both 24" x 20" sight, 32" x 28 and 34-1/2" […]

John Karl "Jack" Kershaw (Tennessee, 1913-2010) oil on canvas painting, surrealist scene depicting a young girl running amidst the columns of a Southern mansion in ruins, beneath a canopy of Spanish moss covered trees. Signed lower right "Kershaw". 34" H x 27 1/4" W. Unframed. Provenance: Estate of Jack Kershaw. Biography: Jack Kershaw studied art […]