Folk art or tramp art inlaid mirror, walnut frame with lighter wood inlay forming geometric designs. One piece of inlay missing on bottom, right-hand corner. 20-3/8" H x 14-1/2" W. Early 20th century. East Tennessee or Southwest Virginia.
Lot 652: Tramp Folk Art Box w/ Crown of Thorns Cover
Two (2) Tramp folk art boxes, parquetry box nested inside of a "Crown of Thorns" outer box. Inner box with parquetry lid having star and diamond decoration, outer box with all over "Crown of Thorns" decoration and a graduated tiered lid. Inner box – 4 1/2" H x 19 3/4" W x 9 1/2" D. […]
Lot 268: American Folk Art Ballot Box
American Folk Art or Tramp Art carved ballot box, tall stepped tower form with two slots to insert paper ballots and triangular top, comprised of two parts. 31 3/4" H x 10" square (base). 19th century. PROVENANCE: Private Nashville, Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Overall good condition with general light use wear. Base missing 3 panes of […]
Lot 106: 3 19th Century Folk Art Works, incl. Ship Diorama
Three (3) 19th Century Folk Art Works, including ship diorama. 1st item: Encased 19th century folk art ship diorama of a masted American clipper ship at sea, against a blue sky backdrop. Housed in the original painted wooden case/frame. 13 1/4" H x 19 1/4" W x 3 5/8" D. 2nd item: Folk art pencil, […]
Lot 631: Virginia Folk Art Table & Carved Bent Twig Rocker, 2 items
Virginia Folk Art Table and Carved Bent Twig Rocker, 2 items total. 1st item: Southwest Virginia folk or tramp art table, tea table size, comprised of mixed woods in lattice or basketweave design, square top above an x-shaped base. 30" H x 23 1/2" square. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2nd item: Southwest Virginia chip carved […]
Lot 309: Miniature Folk Art Room Diorama
Miniature folk art room diorama depicting a parlor with tramp art style hand carved and upholstered furniture including a sofa, table, 4 chairs, mantle w/ fireplace, clock, dresser, and two armchairs. Housed in a cherry covered box, top can be opened with a removable glass front. 11 3/4" H x 13 3/4" W x 9 […]
Lot 138: William Lester Stevens W/C of Cabin, possibly North Carolina
William Lester Stevens (American, 1888-1969) watercolor painting, possibly a Southern scene, depicting a cabin in a rural landscape setting. Signed "W. Lester Stevens, N.A." lower right. Housed under glass in a faux wood tramp art style frame with dark gray mat and navy blue reveal. Sight – 21 1/2" W x 17 1/2" H. Frame […]
Lot 412: 3 Black Americana Advertising Items & 1 CDV
Four (4) Black Americana related items. 1st item: Framed Carte de Visite or CDV of an African American nursemaid or nanny and her charge, Ellen Louise Allgood. Female baby named en verso along with the age of 10 1/2 months. Additionally dated en verso "Wed. June 18, 1879". Housed in a tramp art style frame […]
May 22, 2010 Auction Highlights
Highlights from the May 22nd, 2010 Antiques & Art Auction in Knoxville are listed below: (prices realized include a 13.5% buyer’s premium) For a complete catalog listing of all hammer prices from this auction, click here. If you are interested in consigning items of this quality for future auctions, please contact us at info@caseantiques.com.
Jan. 23, 2010 Auction Highlights
Highlights from the January 23rd, 2010 Antiques & Art Auction in Knoxville are listed below: (prices realized include a 13.5% buyer’s premium) If you are interested in consigning items of this quality for future auctions, please contact us at info@caseantiques.com. Lot 6 – Rare 1904 Giers Confederate Cavalry Veterans photo of Troop A, Nashville, TN. […]