Southern Picker Antiques

Original, Sculpture, Tom Sayre, 1976, Welded Aluminum, Paint, Texas, Houston

Sculpture by Tom Sayre

This painted aluminum sculpture is the creation of Texas sculptor, Tom Sayre. With seamless welding, Mr. Sayre made this modest sized aluminum sculpture swell to monumental when seen in person.

Large Sayre sculptures are owned and displayed in University and museums, sculpture parks and private collections. This 1976 piece consists of a splayed pontoon cradle. and a…

Pit Bull Color Photo “Stubby” KY Sailor, Bubble Glass, WWI

Original 1918 Pit Bull Color Photo “Stubby” KY Sailor, Bubble Glass, WWI

This model pit bull, exemplifying the early standards of the breed, is identified in ink on the back of the photo and also on the protective backing. The frame is hand painted.

“Stubby” proudly shows off his best mate. A. D. Merida who fought in World War I. His home was in Merida, KY.

Sailor Merida and Stubby pose on a…

1860-1880 Frontiersman or Bowie Stag Handle, Clipped Blade, Patina, 15.25”

Authentic frontiersman or bowie knife in remarkable original condition.

Dimensions: Slightly over 15.25” long; the blade is slightly over 10 inches long, 1.5” wide. The bone handle is slightly over 5” long.

Origin: Florida Estate

Date: 1860 to 1870

Condition: The knife is in excellent condition. The brass was at one time polished and shows evidence or it. The handle is mellow tight anh no…

A fine example of a London, 1808, Georgian silver cruet set. Samuel Whitford II hallmarks on lids, column,  and base. Very architectural, with a heavy molded oval base. Fluted columns on paw feet raise the silver rings that hold the crystal bottles in place. A fine reeded foliate post supports the oval ring handle, complementing the base. Bold finials on jars.

A hand fashioned, sterling silver…

Lois Mailou Jones Wash Drawing of Mary McLeod Bethune

Original, Signed, Lois Mailou Jones, 1942, Portrait of Mary McLeod Bethune

African American artist, Lois Mailou Jones (1905-1998) signed portrait of Mary McLeod Bethune, “Woman of Affairs” Painted for 12 American Women, a 1942 calendar. Lois Mailou Jones described this technique as a wash drawing,

Lois Mailou Jones’ works are valued by collectors, and displayed in museums all over the world,…

Lois Mailou Jones Calendar Illustration Sue Bailey Thurman

Original Lois Mailou Jones Signed Ink Wash of Sue Bailey Thurman

Lois Mailou Jones (1905-1998) signed ink wash of Sue Bailey Thurman created for a 1942 calendar titled 12 American Women.

Lois Mailou Jones’ work is in museums all over the world and valued by collectors. Her paintings grace the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Hirshhorn…

Modern Sculpture by Tom Sayre

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Blue & White Platter Or Plate Birds In Plum Tree

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Concrete Frog Playing Cello

Concrete Fisherman With Lobsters