Romain Erte, (Russian, 1892-1990) Bronze sculpture of two women in Art Deco style clothing, "Duetto", signature inscribed on base. Stamped 445/500,1989 Sevenarts Ltd. London. 19"H x 18" W x 7"D. Provenance: Private Nashville, Tennessee collection; purchased from Dyansen Gallery. Condition: Overall excellent condition with a couple of minor, tiny abrasions or spots of oxidation to […]
Lot 177: Roberto Burle Marx Abstract Painting
Roberto Burle Marx (Brazil, 1909-1994) untitled abstract painting in shades of blue, red and green. Acrylic and gouache on paper. Signed and dated lower right, “Robert Burle Marx 1984.” Molded giltwood frame with mauve silk mat and gilt liner. 12-1/2″ x 19-1/2″ sight, 20″ x 27″ framed. Provenance: a Nashville, Tennessee estate. Biography: Roberto Burle […]
Lot 175: Original Erte Bronze, Femme De Luxe
Romain Erte, (Russian, 1892-1990) Bronze sculpture, "Femme de Luxe", woman in Art Deco style emerald green robe with gilded edges, based on a gouache created by Erte in 1916 for Harper's Bazaar. Stamped 481/500, 1990 Sevenarts Ltd. London. 18-1/4"H. Provenance: Private Nashville, Tennessee collection; purchased from Dyansen Gallery. Condition: Excellent condition
Lot 142: 18k white gold, jade and diamond brooch
Oval 18K white gold brooch centered by a carved spinach jade plaque, encircled with small diamonds. Trombone style clasp. Marked 18K with K in a G symbol and 750. Clasp marked K18WG. Measures 1" x 7/8". Total weight .23 oz troy. Early 20th century. Provenance: Private Nashville, Tennessee collection. Condition: Small crack on one side […]
Lot 137: Textile Books, Of Coverlets & Kentucky Quilts
Two books on textiles. Item 1: Author signed copy of "Of Coverlets: The Legacies, The Weavers." by Sadye Tune Wilson and Doris Finch Kennedy. First Edition published by Tunstede, Nashville, 1893. With original dust jacket. 14-1/8" H x 10-3/4" W. Item 2: "Kentucky Quilts: The Kentucky Quilt Project," By John Finley. First edition published by […]
Lot 66: Rococo style silver cup or beaker
Rococo style silver cup with molded and scalloped rim and sides, inscribed "P.A. Dunn". Unascribed leopard head and horse's head mark on bottom. 3-3/8"H, 3.65 oz troy. Tests at 65-75% purity, possibly Continental. Probably mid to late 19th century. Note: P.A. Dunn likely refers to Pauline Dunn (1860-1902) of Nashville, wife of Eugene Castner Lewis, […]
Lot 64: Tennessee Coin Silver Julep Cup, Frazer Family
Coin silver beaker or julep cup with beaded rim and footring, marked on base W.H. Calhoun in rectangle (William Henry Calhoun, working Nashville, TN 1835-d. 1865, reference Benjamin Caldwell, Tennessee Silversmiths, pp. 49-52). Inscribed on face: To James S. Frazer from his aunt F.P. Murfree, Dec. 25, 1858. 3-1/2"H, 4.07 oz troy. Note: James Stokes […]
Lot 63: 4 Coin Silver Forks, McGavock Family of TN
Four coin silver forks, French Thread pattern, marked T.C. Garrett and Co. (Thomas Garrett, Philadelphia, 1829 to 1840). Monogrammed "McGavock" on front of handle. Dinner forks 8" length, dessert forks 6 3/4" length. Total wt. 8.14 oz troy. Circa 1835. Provenance: estate of Margaret Lindsley Warden, a descendant of the McGavock family, sold by this […]
Lot 59: Capt. Oliver Pinkney McCammon Civil War Archive
A freshly discovered and extensive Civil War archive relating to Captain Oliver Pinkney McCammon (O.P.M.) of the 3rd East Tennessee Cavalry, Company L, also relating to the explosion of The Sultana and campaigns in Tennessee. Over 120 items, mostly letters of correspondence between Captain Pinkney (1840-1897, Blount Co.,TN) and his future wife, A. E. McCall […]
Lot 56: Civil War Archive of Weed Nims: Ft. Donelson
Archive of material related to Private Owen Weed Nimms, Company I, 12th Iowa Infantry Volunteers, Union Army. Nimms, originally of Maquoketa, Iowa, enlisted 1861 at the age of 19. He saw action at Fort Henry and Fort Donelson in Tennessee, and was listed as missing in action April 6 1862 in Shiloh, Tennessee (he was […]
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