David Cressey 1916–2013. Untitled.David Cressey 1916–2013. Untitled. c. 1975, glazed stoneware over wood. 25¾ h × 38½ w × 2½ d in. estimate: $4,000–6,000. Signed and numbered to verso ‘David Cressey 90066-398-9866’. Provenance: Private Collection, California
DAVID CRESSEY (1916-2013): LARGEDAVID CRESSEY (1916-2013): LARGE CERAMIC VESSELDavid Cressey (1916-2013): Large Ceramic Vessel, stoneware with drip glaze; unsigned Dimensions: 26 1/2 x 14 in. (67.3 x 35.6 cm.) Condition: Good condition with no chips no cracks, no repairs. Some mineral accretion on the interior. Not drilled. Pieces of earthquake putty applied to the lower edges.
CRESSEY & MAXWELL EARTHGENDER SUNBURSTCRESSEY & MAXWELL EARTHGENDER SUNBURST PLANTERModern stoneware planter, designed by David Cressey and Robert Maxwell, for Earthgender, c.1970s, in a cylindrical form, with a "sunburst" design, intact with small hairline at rim, approx 19.5"h, 18"diam
A David Cressey Architectural PotteryA David Cressey Architectural Pottery Bowl on Stand Thickly potted terra cotta bowl raised on aside pedestal stand. Glazed in brownish-orange speckled glaze. Underside signed "Terra Major Gourmet Ware by David Cressey Architectural Pottery USA."
GEORGE CRESS (TN) CUBIST OILGeorgeGEORGE CRESS (TN) CUBIST OILGeorge Ayers Cress (Alabama-Tennessee, 1921-2008) oil on board painting; abstract, Cubist-inspired landscape comprised of green, taupe, grey, yellow and black geometrics. Signed and dated "George Kress 1955" lower right. Chattanooga art shop label en verso notes the painting was varnished in 1964. 23" x 17" sight, 30" x 24" in weathered gray-painted wood frame. Biography (courtesy Askart and Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985: Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vo. XLIV No. 2 ): George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council and sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga; the Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor. Provenance: Private Chattanooga, Tennessee collection.
Condition:
Excellent condition.
DAVID CRESSEY, (2) MASSIVE STONEWAREDAVID CRESSEY, (2) MASSIVE STONEWARE PLANTERS c. 1960, USA, unglazed earthenware, cylindrical form with tapering bottoms, one with relief petal design encircling exterior, unmarked, for Architectural Pottery, 24"h x 22"dia
CRESSEY & MAXWELL EARTHGENDER DIAMONDCRESSEY & MAXWELL EARTHGENDER DIAMOND PLANTERModern stoneware planter, designed by David Cressey and Robert Maxwell, for Earthgender, c.1970s, in the "diamond point" pattern, small rim chip and underfoot, approx 14.25"h, 23.5"w
DAVID CRESSEY, (2) MODERNIST STONEWAREDAVID CRESSEY, (2) MODERNIST STONEWARE PLANTERS c. 1960, USA, unglazed earthenware, one cylindrical form with relief petal design encircling exterior, 17"h x 17"dia, one squat round pot with abstract sun designs, 11"h x 18"dia, unmarked, for Architectural Pottery
GEORGE CRESS, AL/TN, O/C ABSTRACTGEORGE CRESS, AL/TN, O/C ABSTRACT STILL LIFEGeorge Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) oil on canvas abstract still life. Signed and dated George Cress '76 lower right. Housed in a carved gilt wood frame painted with linen liner. Sight: 29 1/2" H x 39" W. Framed: 34" H x 44 1/4" W. Biography (courtesy Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985"): George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council and sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga; the Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Overall excellent condition.
GEORGE CRESS TN CUBIST OILGeorgeGEORGE CRESS TN CUBIST OILGeorge Ayres Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) oil on board Cubist style abstract painting. Signed and dated George Cress 1957 lower right. Housed in a wooden frame painted grey with off white matte. This lot also includes an article about a Cress exhibit in the Cumberland County Bank, published in the Crossville Chronicle, Thursday, April 1, 1971 (attached to back of frame). Sight - 21" H x 14 3/4" W. Framed - 35 1/4" H x 27 3/4" W. Biography (courtesy Askart: The Artist's Bluebook and Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985: Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2 ): George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council and sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga; the Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Overall excellent condition. Marks on matte, scuffs on frame.
David Cressey. Planters, pair.David Cressey. Planters, pair. c. 1960, glazed stoneware. 15¼ h × 15 dia in. result: $2,142. estimate: $1,500–2,000. Provenance: Private Collection, California
FREDERICK LANDSEER GRIGGS."THEFREDERICK LANDSEER GRIGGS."THE CRESSET," ETCHING (British, 1876-1938). Etching, 1915, pencil signed "F.L. Griggs" lr, sheet size: 8 1/2 x 13 in., unframed.
DAVID CRESSEY (1916 -2013): THREEDAVID CRESSEY (1916 -2013): THREE "LEAF" PLANTERSglazed ceramic Provenance: A Michael Smith installation the first: 15 1/2 inches high; the second: 16 inches high; the third: 17 1/2 inches high Condition:
LARGE GEORGE CRESS O/B CHATTANOOGALARGE GEORGE CRESS O/B CHATTANOOGA CITYSCAPE, 1953George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) oil on board Cubist-style cityscape painting likely depicting Chattanooga, TN, with figures in lower left approaching a bridge (possibly the Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge), numerous buildings including a church steeple, a road sign, and a billboard before distant mountains. All rendered in muted shades of green, red, and purple. Signed "George Cress 1953," lower right. Unframed: 22 1/4" H x 42" W. Biography: "George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council. He sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. The Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor." (Source: The Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985").
Condition:
Very good condition overall, with several scratches the largest being a negligible 16" L scratch to lower center, mainly visible in raking light, as well as minor 1" L scratches to billboard and to right of figures. Some negligible damage to corners, especially upper right.
DAVID CRESSY / ARCHITECTURAL POTTERY:DAVID CRESSY / ARCHITECTURAL POTTERY: PLANTERglazed in green; unmarked Dimensions: 23 x 12 x 12 in. (58.4 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm.) Condition:
GEORGE CRESS O/C ABSTRACT PAINTINGGeorgeGEORGE CRESS O/C ABSTRACT PAINTINGGeorge Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) untitled oil on canvas abstract painting, composed of fields of color arranged in vertical bars and rendered in pastel shades of purple, green, pink, and white. Unsigned. Unframed: 36" H x 29 7/8" W. Biography: "George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council. He sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. The Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor." (Source: The Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985").
Condition:
Painting is in excellent condition.
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell,David Cressey and Robert Maxwell, Attribution
(American, 1916-2013 | American, 1932-2012)
Drip-Glaze PlanterPottery Craft, USA
glazed stoneware
with distributors marks on the underside
H 9 3/4 x Diameter 10 inches.
An Ossie Clark Black Moss CrepeAn Ossie Clark Black Moss Crepe Gown a button front and open back. Labeled: Ossie Clark.
GEORGE CRESS, O/C ABSTRACT PAINTINGGeorgeGEORGE CRESS, O/C ABSTRACT PAINTINGGeorge Ayers Cress (1921 - 2008, Tennessee) untitled abstract, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left "George Cress / 1990", unframed. 12" H x 14" W. Biography: "George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council. He sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. The Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor." (Source: The Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985")
Condition:
Good overall condition
An Ossie Clark Black Moss CrepeAn Ossie Clark Black Moss Crepe Evening Gown plunging neckline silk panel at waist long sleeves. Labeled: Ossie Clark for Radley. Size 10.
Chryssa (American/Greek b. 1933)Chryssa (American/Greek b. 1933) Journal American pencil gouache newsprint transfer on paper signed Chryssa (lower right) 33 1/2 x 23 3/4 inches.
EXHIBITED GEORGE CRESS O/C ABSTRACTEXHIBITED GEORGE CRESS O/C ABSTRACT OIL, OCOEELarge George Ayers Cress (American/Tennessee, 1921-2008) abstract expressionist oil on canvas painting rendered in shades of blue, green, and yellow. Signed and dated "George Cress 1973" lower right. Exhibited, The Hunter Museum of Art, Chattanooga, "George Cress: 50 Years of Painting" March 25-April 22, 1990. Exhibition label en verso. Housed in a contemporary thin giltwood frame. Sight: 52 1/4" H x 59 1/2" W. Framed: 53" H x 60 1/2" W. Biography: "George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council. He sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. The Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor." (Source: The Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985").
Condition:
A few areas of retouching visible under UV light inspection, largest 2" H x 3" L, center left side. A couple of small flake in lower left corner and lower center. Some light craquelure throughout.
TWO ONE POUND CRESCA RAISIN TINSTwoTWO ONE POUND CRESCA RAISIN TINSTwo One Pound Cresca Raisin Tins. Including Cresca embossed ñFancy Cluster Raisinsî, Cresca Co., New York and Bordeaux, France, spotty paint loss (4î x 1 _î x 8 _î) and Cresca embossed ñextra fancy loose muscatel raisonsî, Cresca Company, New York and Bordeaux, France, wear around edge of lid (7î x 1 _î x 4 _î).
DAVID CRESSEY AND ROBERT MAXWELLDAVID CRESSEY AND ROBERT MAXWELL FOR EARTHGENDER CERAMIC POT David Cressey and Robert Maxwell for Earthgender ceramic pot, decorated with a flaring lip and the exterior with a teardrop border, 5 1/4"h x 6 1/4" dia.
Thomas Creswick (British 1811-1869)/FiguresThomas Creswick (British 1811-1869)/Figures in a Willow Lined Lane/signed/watercolour, 15.5cm x 21cm
BOX OF CRESCENT, CRAFTSMAN & OTHERBOX OF CRESCENT, CRAFTSMAN & OTHER WRENCHES .
DAVID CRESSEY, PLANTER David Cressey,DAVID CRESSEY, PLANTER David Cressey, planter
Architectural pottery, USA, designed circa 1963, with scratch texture, 11"h
Time: September 2021
Place: CLARS AUCTION GALLERY, Oakland, CA, USA
Sold for: $750.00
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David Cressey. Planter. c. 1960,David Cressey. Planter. c. 1960, Golden Ochre and Terra Umbra Flame-glazed stoneware. 9 h × 12 dia in. result: $4,192. estimate: $2,000–3,000. Provenance: Private Collection, California
David Cressey. Planter. c. 1960,David Cressey. Planter. c. 1960, Stone White Flame-glazed stoneware. 7? h × 15 dia in. result: $2,882. estimate: $1,000–1,500. Provenance: Private Collection, California
CARYN KREITZER ART POTTERY CITYSCAPECARYN KREITZER ART POTTERY CITYSCAPE VESSELS, 2 Caryn Kreitzer (American, XX-XXI) studio art pottery ceramic terracotta vessels hand-painted with polychrome cityscape designs, one wheel-thrown vase and one hand-built watering can or teapot (lid lacking), each signed "C. Kreitzer" to underside. Pot: 9.75" H x 10.5" W x 3.75" D.
GEORGE CRESS ABSTRACT LANDSCAPEGEORGE CRESS ABSTRACT LANDSCAPE PAINTING, INLET SUNRISE...George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) polymer on paper abstract landscape painting titled "Inlet Sunrise No. 1" rendered with loose brushstrokes in shades of yellow, blue, orange, green, and brown. Signed and dated "George Cress 1965" lower right. Paper label with title, artist name, medium, and additional information, en verso. Housed in a wooden frame with an off-white mat under plexiglass. Sight: 11 3/4" H x 17" W. Framed: 20" H x 24 5/8" W. Biography: "George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council. He sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. The Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor." (Source: The Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985").
Condition:
Slight waviness to paper. Light grime to mat. Not examined outside of frame.
Margaret French Cresson (AmericanMargaret French Cresson (American 1889-1973). Portrait Bust of Dr. George G. Merrill bronze greenish-brown patina mounted on green variegated marble base signed in cast ''M.F. CRESSON 1928 '' mounted on green marble base 24 in. H. total; with three letters to George Merrill from the artist and a copy of ''The Petit Prince '' signed to George from the artist dated 1943 Estimate $ 700-1 000 Patina wear repairs to marble base; Prince book - cover is soiled wear.
2 GEORGE CRESS ABSTRACT PAINTINGS,2 GEORGE CRESS ABSTRACT PAINTINGS, INLET & NEAR ORVIETO...Two (2) George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) abstract paintings, "Inlet (conte)" and "Near Orvieto, Italy". 1st item: Mixed media on paper abstract landscape painting, titled "Inlet (conte)", comprising brick red, grey, black, and white hues. Signed and dated "George Cress 1965" lower right. Paper label with artist name, title, and "coll. of Mary Hale, Chattanooga" and framer's label affixed, en verso. Housed and matted under glass in a wooden frame with chrome sight edge. Sight: 11 7/8" H x 18 1/8" W. Framed: 20 5/8" H x 26 3/8" W. 2nd item: Abstract watercolor on paper landscape painting titled "Near Orvieto, Italy" depicting a field with cypress trees situated before the Italian village of Orvieto situated on a hillside. Titled, in pencil, lower left, signed and dated "George Cress 1978" lower right. Housed and matted under glass in an ebonized frame with gilt trim. Sight: 8 1/8" H x 11" W. Framed: 15 1/4" H x 17 3/4" W. Biography: George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council. He sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. The Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor. (Source: The Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985").
Condition:
1st item: Minute speck of material trapped under glass. Not examined outside of frame. 2nd item: Overall very good condition. Not examined outside of frame.
Chryssa (American/Greek b. 1933)Chryssa (American/Greek b. 1933) Newspaper Portfolio 1962 silkscreen on vellum signed Chryssa numbered and dated (lower right) Each: 34 1/4 x 25 inches.
CRESWICK, Thomas, (United Kingdom,CRESWICK, Thomas, (United Kingdom, 1811 - 1869): Landscape with Figures Along a Path and Cattle, to the Right, Interior of Blacksmith Shop Can Be Seen with Fire Ablaze, signed lower right, dated 1839, exceptional gilded gesso frame, 34.5'' x 47''.
CONDITION: Older reline, several areas of inpaint, especially in lower margin, clean and ready to hang.
4 GEORGE CRESS SMALL W/CS, INCL.4 GEORGE CRESS SMALL W/CS, INCL. FIGURES, ARCHITECTURE,...Four (4) George Ayers Cress (American/Tennessee, 1921-2008) watercolor paintings on paper. All unframed.1st item: A stylized depiction of two standing figures with heads turned to the viewer's right and rendered in vivid yellow, orange, blue, and red hues. On heavy wove paper. Signed "George Cress 1958," lower right, and with old accession number en verso. 14 7/8" H x 6 13/16" W. 2nd item: Watercolor and pastel view of a canal in Venice with two buildings, one featuring Venetian Gothic windows, rendered in bright blue, yellow, purple, and green hues. On sketchbook paper with old accession number en verso. 11 11/16" H x 9" W. 3rd item: An impressionistic depiction of a wooded landscape with a river or creek in lower right. On heavy wove paper with old accession number en verso. 11 9/16" H x 9" W. 4th item: Colorful watercolor and pastel landscape with a body of water in the foreground and house beyond. Rendered in saturated blue and green hues with yellow, pink, purple, and peach accents. On heavy wove paper. Signed "George Cress 2000," lower right, and with old accession number en verso. 10 9/16" H x 13 15/16" W. Biography: "George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council. He sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. The Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor." (Source: The Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985").
Condition:
All items in excellent condition.