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Here is a nice, simple, attractive hand carved cane which was then painted a deep reddish brown with fine black striping. It has a metal ferrule on the tip with the number 908 painted on in white. It has been used, but is in very good, sturdy condition with only a little wear. It seems to be about 60 or 70 years old, and is 35" long. From the collection of Herbert Hemphill. The price is $55.00. Inventory Code: ARPC. Overall image ... Closeups of detail ... Other side of top.
This is a detailed carving of an African-American preacher caught in mid-sermon, gesturing over his Bible. It is painted, and signed "Jack Eichbaum". Eichbaum lived in Chattanooga, TN and carved for many decades until his death in 2010. He was a member of the Southern Highlands Craft guild. The carving stands 5 3/8" tall by 1 7/8" wide by 3 3/4" deep. The condition is excellent except for a small chip off of his finger. The price is $300.00. Inventory Code: CCTW. Carving of preacher ... Another angle ... Side view ... Front view ... The other side ... Back views ... From above ... Another view from above and below ... Closeup ... With a soda can for scale.
Here is a painting by the late Robert E. Gilbert (REG) of Jonesboro, TN. This very vivid and detailed portrait of a woman with a wild background is painted in gouache or watercolor on heavy paper. It is signed "REG 1971", measures 18" by 24", and is in excellent condition with very faint foxing visible only on the back. In the 1950's through the 70's REG was a prolific producer and contributor of art to science fiction fan magazines. You can see much more of REG's work here. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: REG 104. Painting by Robert E. Gilbert ... Back ... With a 12" ruler for scale.
Some much larger photos: Painting by Robert E. Gilbert ... Back ... With a 12" ruler for scale.
This is a stone carving of a woman's face, expressive and very well done. The stone is dense, smooth, and medium gray. There are initials that are hard to make out, possibly "GER". It is 4 1/2" in diameter by 2" deep, in very good condition. The age is unknown. This is simply a really nice piece. The price is $335.00. Inventory Code: CHOR. Stone carving ... Side views ... From above and below ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Stone carving ... Side views ... From above and below ... Back view ... With a soda can for scale.
Next are several nicely painted birdhouses by the same maker. Each is built of wood set into a gourd. They have wire loops for hanging, and drainage holes drilled in the bottom. From the second half of the 20th c., they are in used, very weathered condition but still sturdy for display. There is paint wear and loss, age splits in the wood, and the gourds are cracked, usually where the houses are fitted in.
This smaller gourd is painted yellow, with a green and white peaked roof over the porch. It measures about 9 1/2" high by 8" by 5 1/2". The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: COAP. Gourd birdhouse ... Another angle ... Front view ... Back view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Gourd birdhouse ... Another angle ... Front view ... Back view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This one has a small green house with a red and white roof. The gourd is painted dark brown, and is more cracked than the others. It is about 14 1/2" high by 9 1/2" by 5". The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: COAA. Gourd birdhouse ... Another angle ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Gourd birdhouse ... Another angle ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This birdhouse is yellow, with a large gray porch with brown roof. It is about 15" high by 10 1/2" by 7". The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: COAS. Gourd birdhouse ... Another angle ... Front view ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Gourd birdhouse ... Another angle ... Front view ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
These two cast iron snowbirds have unusual, attractive forms. They are unpainted, with a dark, oxidized surface, and are in excellent condition. Made in the late 1800's, they are each 11" long by 5 1/4" high by 6 3/4" wide. The price is $75.00 each. Inventory Code: APKW. Cast iron snowbirds ... Another view ... Third view ... Fourth view ... Fifth view ... Sixth view ... Seventh view ... Eigth view ... Front view of one ... Side view of one.
This is a goat carved from a dense, heavy stone, either granite or marble. It measures 10 1/2" long by 6 1/2" high by 2 1/4" wide. The condition is very good, possibly missing a small chip off the end of the tail. There is no signature, and the age is unknown. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: CHRC. Carved stone goat ... Another angle ... Side view ... Front and back views ... From above and below ... The other side, with a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Carved stone goat ... Another angle ... Side view ... Front and back views ... From above and below ... The other side, with a soda can for scale.
This is a birdhouse by Benny Carter. The front is painted like an apartment building with four holes. The roof is shingle, with two chimneys, and is painted "Love Jesus B.T.C." The back is painted "Love Your Mother", and both ends are signed. It measures 38 1/2" wide by 13 1/4" high by 10 1/2" deep and is in good, weathered condition. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: CRAW. Benny Carter birdhouse ... From above ... Back ... End view ... The other end ... From below ... With a yardstick and soda can for scale.
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