19th century American school painting of a gentleman, oil on canvas, in period grain painted frame. Unsigned. Paper label en verso: Worcester Art Museum. Condition: Professionally conserved by Dee Minault of Cumberland Art Conservation, Nashville, in 1998. Lined, some minor inpainting to flake losses on cravat. Some losses to frame. Conservation report en verso. 25" […]
Lot 75: Eight TN Calhoun sterling silver teaspoons
Assembled set of 8 sterling silver teaspoons, plain tipt handles, marked "W&H" for Wood and Hughes of New York with retailer mark "G.R. Calhoun & Co." (George Reid Calhoun, Nashville, Tennessee). Spoons have various monograms. Very good condition, 2 with slight bend in handle. 5 5/8" L. 4.735 troy ounces.
Lot 35: Carnton Plantation watercolor by Ed Holland
Watercolor by Ed Holland (Daniel Edward Holland /1918¨ß2009), framed watercolor of Carnton Plantation framed. Overall good condition, signed lower right. Sight – 18 3/4" H x 22 1/2" W. Framed – 26 1/2" H x 30 1/2" W. 20th century. Biography: Holland was born in Kentucky in 1918. After attending David Lipscomb College and the […]
Lot 36: American School, 19th c. still life drawing
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 […]
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