Native American and Tennessee related ALS. One page handwritten letter on laid paper from the "Father of Middle Tennessee" Brigadier General James Robertson (1742-1814), addressed to Colonel Robert Hays (1758-1819), Revolutionary War officer and Muster Master / Lt. Col. of the Cavalry, Mero District, dated April 9, 1795. The letter commands Hays "…on the receipt […]
Lot 615: Rand McNally 18" Terrestrial Floor Globe w/ Mahogany Stand, c. 1922
Rand McNally & Co. 18" terrestrial globe, housed in a fully calibrated brass meridian, supported on a pinion and set into horizon band with applied paper calendar and zodiac, raised upon a tripodal Rococo style mahogany stand with foliate forms and scroll feet. Twelve-color lithograph globe gores having RAND MCNALLY & COMPANY TERRESTRIAL GLOBE 18 […]
Lot 596: Santos Barbosa Framed O/B Painting of a Medicine Man
Santos Barbosa (Texas/Arizona, b. 1946) oil on board impressionistic portrait painting of an elderly Native Amerian man wearing a feathered headdress topped with bison horns and set against a pale yellow background. The figure is identified as "The Great Healer" above the artist's signature, "Santos", in lower right quadrant. American Indian pictographs appear in center […]
Lot 589: Exhibited William Barr O/C Painting, Blacksmith at Monterey
Exhibited William Barr (Scotland/California, 1867-1933) oil on canvas painting titled "Blacksmith at Monterey" depicting a blacksmith and his apprentice before a forge preparing a product with an anvil in the foreground and a small window above a worktable to the right. Signed "W. Barr" lower left. Partially legible London stamp, en verso of canvas. Printed […]
Lot 578: 2 Abstract Wesley A. Rusnell Paintings, Mojave Sky Studies
Two (2) Wesley A Rusnell (American, New Mexico, 20th/21st century) oil on linen abstract Mojave Sky Study paintings, one (1) titled "Mojave Sky #5" rendered in shades of bright pink, orange, and yellow, and one (1) titled "Mojave Sky # 4" rendered in shades of orange, purple, blue, and green. Both are dated "1972" en […]
Lot 569: 2 Phillip Perkins Cubist and Expressionist Paintings
Two (2) paintings by Philip Perkins (Tennessee, 1907-1970). 1st painting depicts a cubist tabletop still life including a red mask, black sculptural bust, white geometric sculpture, and single white glove before a quintessentially cubist geometric abstraction background. Unsigned but attributed to Philip Perkins. Unframed. 32" H x 25" W. 2nd painting is a gestural abstract […]
Lot 567: David Arms O/C Surrealist Still Life w/ Birds, Hand of God
David Arms (American/Tennessee, 20th Century) large oil on board surrealist still life painting titled "Hand of God" depicting a floating table draped in white lace tablecloth topped with a blue and white porcelain dish filled with pears and apples having two blue jays perched on top, the fruit spilling out onto the table with blueberries […]
Lot 547: Signed LaChapelle Artists & Prostitutes, Ltd. Ed. + Houseago, What Went Down, 2 items
1st item: Author Signed, LACHAPELLE ARTISTS & PROSTITUTES, Limited Edition, Numbered 2421/2500, by David LaChapelle (New York/California, b. 1963), published by Taschen, Koln, 2005. Hardcover folio, 698 pages with color full-bleed photograph images, hardbound in pink and black publisher's cloth with black lettering to cover and spine, white satin ribbon bookmark, housed in a hardcover […]
Lot 544: Exhibited George Konig Photograph, Dr. Barnardo's Home Tea Party
George Konig (United Kingdom, 20th Century) exhibited original photograph titled "No.3 Tea Party at Dr. Barnardo's Home" depicting three children seated at table enjoying tea and biscuits. Mounted to a backing signed "George Konig" in pencil, lower right and titled lower left. Together with a label reading "Photograph By George Konig, A.R.P.S"… titled and copyrighted… […]
Lot 535: Yoshio Sekine O/C Monochrome Abstract Painting, No. 222
Yoshio Sekine (Japan, 1922-1988) oil on canvas monochrome abstract painting titled "No. 222" comprising grisaille geometric forms within partitioned sections depicting abacuses. Signed with script and character signature, titled, and dated "Jun, '70", en verso of canvas. Multiple written and printed labels with artist, title, date, medium, and dimensions, including Tokyo Gallery and Staempfli Gallery […]
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