A few examples of appraisal values for
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• MARKED FISKE BLACK PAINTED CAST
  MARKED FISKE BLACK PAINTED CAST IRON GARDEN URNA J.W. Fiske black painted cast iron oval Neoclassical garden urn circa 1870. Marked to base. Ht: 24" Wd: 33.5" Dpth: 24.5"
• GREG RIDLEY POTTERY BOWLGregory
  GREG RIDLEY POTTERY BOWLGregory D. Ridley Jr. (Tennessee, 1925-2004) ceramic footed bowl with grey-glazed interior and textured exterior, signed Ridley on underside. 2-1/2" H x 8-1/2"W x 7"D. Biography: Gregory Ridley is best known for his copper panels in the Grand Reading Room of the Nashville Public Library and the Van Vechten Gallery at Fisk University. He was born in Smyrna, Tennessee and moved with his family to Nashville in 1936. After serving in the Navy during WWII, he earned a degree in art education from TSU and went on to become the first African American to receive a master's degree in fine arts from the University of Louisville. Ridley also attended Fisk (where he later worked) and studied under Harlem Renaissance painter and muralist Aaron Douglas, who remained a close friend and mentor until his death. Ridley also taught at the City University of New York and several Southern universities. His work has been exhibited at the Tennessee State Museum, Cheekwood, the J.B. Speed Museum, the Toledo Arts Center, and Morehouse College, among others. Condition: Excellent condition.
• GREG RIDLEY O/C, STILL LIFE WITH
  GREG RIDLEY O/C, STILL LIFE WITH MASKSGreg Ridley (Tennessee, 1925-2004 ) oil on canvas, still life with Greek comedy and drama theater masks, fruit, and vase of flowers. Signed and dated verso "Ridley '91". Article on the artist is taped to back. 20" x 16", unframed. Biography: Greg Ridley was born in Smyrna, TN, and moved with his family to Nashville, TN in 1936. After his service in the US Navy during WWII, he earned a degree in art education from Tennessee State University, and went on to become the first African American to receive a master's degree in fine arts from the University of Louisville. Ridley also attended Fisk University (where he later worked), and where he studied under Aaron Douglas, the Harlem renaissance painter and muralist, who remained a close friend and mentor until his death in 1979. Ridley taught at various Southern universities as well as the City University of New York. One of his last and best known works was the creation of 80 copper panels for the Grand Reading Room of the Nashville Public Library, Nashville, Tennessee. Provenance: Private Nashville collection. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Excellent condition.
• ATTR. GREG RIDLEY ABSTRACT
  ATTR. GREG RIDLEY ABSTRACT SCULPTUREAbstract sculpture attrib. Greg Ridley (Tennessee, 1925-2004); carved quartz with etched curved crosshatched designs and central negative space on a black granite square base. Unsigned. 8" H x 9" W x 9 1/2" D. 10 lbs. Biography: Greg Ridley was born in Smyrna, TN, and moved with his family to Nashville, TN in 1936. After his service in the US Navy during WWII, he earned a degree in art education from Tennessee State University, and went on to become the first African American to receive a master's degree in fine arts from the University of Louisville. Ridley also attended Fisk University (where he later worked), and where he studied under Aaron Douglas, the Harlem renaissance painter and muralist, who remained a close friend and mentor until his death in 1979. Ridley taught at various Southern universities as well as the City University of New York. One of his last and best known works was the creation of 80 copper panels for the Grand Reading Room of the Nashville Public Library, Nashville, Tennessee. Provenance: Private Nashville collection; same collection as the Ridley painting also in this auction. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Some scratches to base, overall good condition.
• GREG RIDLEY, CIVIL RIGHTS ERA
  GREG RIDLEY, CIVIL RIGHTS ERA COPPER EAGLE PANELSGregory D. Ridley (American/Tennessee, 1925-2004) Federal Eagles, 1969, two repousse copper panels depicting near-mirror images based on the United States Eagle symbol. Ridley's interpretation of the federal seal, emphasized by the letters U.S. near its tail feathers, portrays the eagles with fierce, dragon-like heads and sharp talons crushing a pair of weeping heads. Both panels are signed lower right and dated 1969, suggesting this work was likely a reaction to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee and the ensuing civil unrest, as well as America's involvement in the Vietnam War. Both panels are mounted on a large, rectangular black painted wood frame. Each panel - 18" square. Frame overall - 29 3/4" H x 52" W. Biography: Greg Ridley was born in Smyrna, TN, and moved with his family to Nashville, TN in 1936. After his service in the US Navy during WWII, he earned a degree in art education from Tennessee State University and went on to become the first African American to receive a master's degree in fine arts from the University of Louisville. Ridley also attended Fisk University (where he later worked), where he studied under Aaron Douglas, the Harlem Renaissance painter and muralist, who remained a close friend and mentor until his death in 1979. Ridley taught at various Southern universities as well as the City University of New York. One of his last and best-known works was the creation of 80 copper panels for the Grand Reading Room of the Nashville, TN Public Library. Condition: Both overall good condition. Panel #1 - a 1 1/2" dent plus some smaller dents and scratches to upper area of one wing, a few other scattered minor small dents and scratches throughout. Panel #2 - a few minor scattered dents and scratches. The darker oxidation of the panels near the image appears to be as the artist intended. Frame exhibits some minor wear and small areas of loss to black paint at edges.
• GREG RIDLEY MIXED MEDIA PLAQUE,
  GREG RIDLEY MIXED MEDIA PLAQUE, CHRISTGregory D. Ridley (American/Tennessee, 1925-2004), "Christ," mixed media oval plaque with inset copper panel depicting the face of Christ, surrounded by thick applications of silver and gold metallic paint on an oval wooden support. Signed and dated '95 en verso. 11" x 8 1/2". Biography: Greg Ridley was born in Smyrna, TN, and moved with his family to Nashville, TN in 1936. After his service in the US Navy during WWII, he earned a degree in art education from Tennessee State University and went on to become the first African American to receive a Master's degree in fine arts from the University of Louisville. Ridley also attended Fisk University (where he later worked), where he studied under Aaron Douglas, the Harlem Renaissance painter and muralist, who remained a close friend and mentor until his death in 1979. Ridley taught at various Southern universities as well as the City University of New York. One of his last and best-known works was the creation of 80 copper panels for the Grand Reading Room of the Nashville, TN Public Library. Condition: Some losses to silver paint along edges, up to 1".Tiny scuff or paint drip to subject's beard.
• J.W. FISKE CAST IRON AND LEAD
  J.W. FISKE CAST IRON AND LEAD GARDEN FOUNTAINJ.W. Fiske Cast Iron and Lead Garden Fountain circa 1880 having a young boy standing on a rock formation holding a boot the pan rim with turtles, frogs and lily pads height 60 inches, diameter 58 inches Condition: : The fountain is signed Fiske. The base the boy is standing on is cracked with some repair, hose from hand to boot is missing, crack in hat, cracks in legs (as is) Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• GERTRUDE HORSFORD FISKE, (AMERICAN,
  GERTRUDE HORSFORD FISKE, (AMERICAN, 1879-1961), OGUNQUIT SKETCH, OIL ON BOARD, 4 X 5 1/2 IN., FRAME: 14 1/2 X 16 1/2 IN.GERTRUDE HORSFORD FISKE (American, 1879-1961) Ogunquit Sketch oil on board signed G. Fiske lower left 4 x 5 1/2 in., frame: 14 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. oil on board Dimensions: 4 x 5 1/2 in., frame: 14 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. Provenance: Provenance: The Collection of Wellesley, Massachusetts Gentleman. Other Notes: Newman Galleries (Philadelphia, PA) label verso. Condition: Paint losses at edges of board; in need of a cleaning; vertical lines (old frame rub?) visible approx. 1/4 in. from left and right edges.
• GERTRUDE HORSFORD FISKE, (AMERICAN,
  GERTRUDE HORSFORD FISKE, (AMERICAN, 1879-1961), WELLS BEACH, OIL ON CANVAS, 20 X 27 IN., FRAME: 24 X 31 IN.GERTRUDE HORSFORD FISKE, (American, 1879-1961) Wells Beach, oil on canvas signed Gertrude Fiske lower left oil on canvas Dimensions: 20 x 27 in., frame: 24 x 31 in. Provenance: By descent within the family of a Boston artist. Condition: Overall good condition, clear under UV. Please note: All property is sold "AS IS" and any statement, whether oral or written, is given as a courtesy and shall not be deemed as a guarantee, warranty, or representation of the authenticity of authorship, physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, exhibitions, literature or historical relevance of the property or otherwise. The absence of a condition report does not imply the item is in perfect condition.
• GLASS PILLAR, FISK UNIVERSITY,
  GLASS PILLAR, FISK UNIVERSITY, SESQUICENTENNIAL WOMEN OF PROMINENCE AWARD TO ALMA POWELL, 2016 5 1/2 X 3 1/4 IN. (13.97 X 8.26 CM.)GLASS PILLAR, FISK UNIVERSITY, SESQUICENTENNIAL WOMEN OF PROMINENCE AWARD TO ALMA POWELL, 2016, of faceted pillar form, unsigned, the front etched '150' and Fisk University logo and 'Sesquicentennial Women of Prominence Award/Presented to/Alma Johnson Powell/March 12, 2016/"Her Sons and Daughters are Ever on the Altar" Catalogue note: Alma Powell graduated from Fisk University in 1957. Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. (13.97 x 8.26 cm.) Provenance: Estate of General Colin L. Powell, to benefit America's Promise Alliance and the Colin Powell School at City College of New York.
• BOYD Fiske (American 1895-1975):
  BOYD Fiske (American 1895-1975): 5 PIECE LOT OF WOODBLOCKS TO INCLUDE: 1) Landscape With House By a Road 10 1/8'' x 14 1/2'' with margins pencil signed lower left unframed affixed to mat 14'' x 18'' taped to mat verso; 2) Town Street Scene sight size 9 1/4'' x 13'' pencil signed lower right framed 14 1/2'' x 18 1/2'' not examined out of the frame; 3) Highway Scene With Figure Standing in the Road sight size 8 1/2'' x 12 1/2'' pencil signed lower left framed 14 1/2'' x 18 1/2'' not examined out of the frame; 4) Country Gathering sight size 6 3/4'' x 11'' pencil signed lowered right framed 14 1/2'' x 18 1/2''; 5) Country Home sight size 7 1/4'' x 11'' pencil signed lower right framed 14 1/2'' x 18 1/2''.
• Gertrude Horsford Fiske American,
  Gertrude Horsford Fiske American, 1878-1961 Woman with Parasol Estimate:$3,000-$5,000