First Annual Fall Fine Art Sale

1002: Barrytown, NY, HR by David Johnson, 1872

1010: House At Ogunquit by Charles H. Woodbury

1072: 2 Horses In Storm, Late 19th Century Print

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Knoxville, TN, United States

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First Annual Fall Fine Art Sale

John Coker, Ltd.

A Collection From Various Owners Ranging From Hudson River School To Picasso. Most Pieces Are Directly From Houses And Have Never Been Cleaned, Reframed, Defoxed, Or Deacitified. The Condition Of Most Of These Pieces Is Really Good And Please Feel Free To Call For Any Condition Reports Or Questions You May Have.

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Natures Landscape by William L. Sonntag: Outstanding watercolor showing a stream with majestic reflections of the mountains behind, some surface scratches from an old breakage to glass. Signed lower right W. L. Sonntag, 97, inscribed on

1001: Natures Landscape by William L. SonntagEst. $2,500-$4,500

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Barrytown, NY, HR by David Johnson, 1872: Exhibited at the National Academy of Design, this oil on canvas was originally framed under glass and has remained in pristine condition. The scene shows a hillside looking down on the Hudson River

1002: Barrytown, NY, HR by David Johnson, 1872Est. $125,000-$175,000

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Cupids Conquest by James Wesley White, 1906: Cupid has presented this lovely bare chested lady with his arrow, the oil on heavy canvas was made to be hung as it is without a frame originally, the center medallion shows great color, the outer

1003: Cupids Conquest by James Wesley White, 1906Est. $700-$900

Young Indian Child by J. Pohr: Signed lower left, this adorable little girl is shown with yellow flowers in her hair and a coin style necklace with a multi colored dress. The oil on masonite is in a handmade custom frame for the

1004: Young Indian Child by J. PohrEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

Long Island Sound by M. S. Dunlap: Mary Stewart Dunlap was born in 1846 in Ohio and lived in Pasadena, California until her death in 1925. She lived and worked both in New York City and Pasadena. Sunsets and coastal scenes were her

1005: Long Island Sound by M. S. DunlapEst. $750-$1,000Lot Passed

Dancing Classical Maidens Print: Probably dating from 1900-1920, this classical maiden dancing print shows ladies in a circle some barefoot, some with sandles in an architectural frame with side pilasters, gold background and lots

1006: Dancing Classical Maidens PrintEst. $150-$250Lot Passed

Summer Peaches, Louis Prang Textured Print: Signed with an unreadable last name, Anna was the first name of the artist who painted this lovely image of summer peaches, dead ripe and bursting both with color and flavor. The 20 1/2 inch width

1007: Summer Peaches, Louis Prang Textured PrintEst. $250-$350Lot Passed

Colonial Lady Reading Print: The Colonial Revival time period from 1875-1925 provided an opportunity to create a past that may or may not have ever been accurate but at least it was pretty and happy. The beautifully dressed

1008: Colonial Lady Reading PrintEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

Rain by E. V. Hammond 1928 Engraving: Beautifully detailed in this image shows two Oriental ladies under umbrellas, one wearing a traditional kimono and the other pants. Meticulous attention was paid to the clothing and architecture

1009: Rain by E. V. Hammond 1928 EngravingEst. $350-$450Lot Passed

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House At Ogunquit by Charles H. Woodbury: Pencil sketch of a residence behind a stone or brick walled fence, single figure walking on street or road in front, label on back states that this is Property Of Janette (Nettie M.) Maria Ricker of

1010: House At Ogunquit by Charles H. WoodburyEst. $600-$900

Pres. John Tyler Land Grant: Certificate No. 9809 from Illinois showing lands being granted, this Randolph County document is signed and dated July 10, 1844. As you can see, there is document damage to sides, but the signature

1011: Pres. John Tyler Land GrantEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

Autumn Pond by William Merritt Post: William Merritt Post was a well known landscape painter born in 1856 and died in 1935. He studied with Samuel Johnson and others. He exhibited at the National Academy of Design where he won a prize

1012: Autumn Pond by William Merritt PostEst. $1,000-$2,000Lot Passed

Eagle Dancers Santa Fe by Doris Ristine: Brightly colored acrylic on masonite depiction of a crowd gathered around watching two native Americans performing the eagle dance. Color is excellent and figures are adorned in feathers and

1013: Eagle Dancers Santa Fe by Doris RistineEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

Elephant & Mouse By Ardis Sturdy: Cute, almost cartoon like watercolor of a wide eyed, lovable elephant standing up smiling with his little buddy the mouse looking up at to him. Brightly colored accents to a mostly gray and black

1014: Elephant & Mouse By Ardis SturdyEst. $200-$400Lot Passed

Italian Lovers In Archway By Alberto Collina: Painted In Rome by Alberto Collina, this watercolor painting has descended through the original owners family and it could not be in better condition. The old stone, brick & stucco archway shows a

1015: Italian Lovers In Archway By Alberto CollinaEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed

The Holy Family & 3 Wise Men Bearing Gifts: This needlepoint is likely to be from 1850-1875 and other than loss to a few of the edges and one section above the arches, this is in a remarkable state of preservation. It could be easily repaired

1016: The Holy Family & 3 Wise Men Bearing GiftsEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

A Victorian Gypsey Girl Print: Dripping in gold and jewels, this attractive late 19th century lady is shown with coins in her hair, coin earrings, jewels on her peasant blouse and she is very appealing as well. The condition is

1017: A Victorian Gypsey Girl PrintEst. $100-$200Lot Passed

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Port Newgauy by Alex Mortimer: Oil on canvas, this dramatic rock scene shows a very craggy cliff with sea foaming at its base, gulls flying overhead, one small horizontal tear that is repairable, the artist is British, late 19th

1018: Port Newgauy by Alex MortimerEst. $300-$500

Why Don't You Speak For Yourself John: The Colonial Revival in the late 19th century lasted through the Depression when people longed for a simpler and more pure lifestyle. This print even had a frame made for it and the caption carved or

1019: Why Don't You Speak For Yourself JohnEst. $250-$350Lot Passed

19th Cen. Cherries Still Life: Unsigned, this Cherries still life looks as if it has just been picked from the tree with the small branches and leaves still intact and laid on a board. No doubt, late 19th century, oil on canvas,

1020: 19th Cen. Cherries Still LifeEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

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Antique Oriental Woodblock Print: No doubt, this is not a modern restrike or copy, the scene shows two elegantly dressed oriental ladies in long gowns, dimensions are 9 1/2 inches wide by 14 1/4 inches tall and there are plenty of

1021: Antique Oriental Woodblock PrintEst. $150-$250

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Antique Oriental Woodblock Print: No doubt, this is not a modern restrike or copy, the scene shows figures in a garden walkiing toward buildings with what appears to be Mount Fugi in the background, dimensions are 8 1/2 inches wide

1022: Antique Oriental Woodblock PrintEst. $150-$250

Little Lizzie by Currier & Ives: Very Victorian, this burgandy velvet dressed child is holding a rose above her head and flowers in the skirt of her dress, some old water marks on the paper and what appears to be an original frame.

1023: Little Lizzie by Currier & IvesEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

Indian Wedding by Belanski, 1931: Oil on canvas, this is one of the most dramatic scenes showing an Indian blessing the spirits at a wedding, all sorts of costume, images and Native American lore are wrapped in this painting

1024: Indian Wedding by Belanski, 1931Est. $9,000-$12,000Lot Passed

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