Major McCollough Cabin Collection

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This sale in Manchester, TN 37355 is a "By Appointment" sale. Please see sale info below for details.
Dates
Wed
Feb 18
10am to 4pm
Thu
Feb 19
10am to 4pm
Fri
Feb 20
10am to 4pm
Sat
Feb 21
9am to 4pm

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Description & Details

The Major McCollough Collection

An Appointment-Only Estate Sale | The Cabin Collection
February 18–21 | By Appointment Only

This sale represents the first chapter in the liquidation of the Major McCollough Collection—a deeply personal, scholarly, and carefully assembled body of work formed over decades by a serious student of Americana, Native American art, folk traditions, and material culture.

Major McCollough was not a decorator, a trend follower, or a casual accumulator. As an archeologist who studied around the world and spent the majority of his time as TVA archeologists, Major had a love for cultures, craftsmanship, and  & history. He collected slowly, deliberately, and with respect—for living artists, historic traditions, and objects made to be used. His eye favored authenticity over perfection, honest wear over restoration, and cultural integrity over flash.

The Cabin Collection is an intimate and revealing beginning. It reflects how Major lived with objects. Some pieces are serious, some utilitarian, and some delightfully whimsical—but all were chosen with intention.

What You’ll Find

  • Southwestern Native American pottery (including Acoma, Zia, Santa Clara, and related Pueblo work)
  • Americana and folk art with strong surface, form, and history
  • Objects showing authentic age, use, and handwork
  • Arts & Crafts Mission Furniture including GUSTAV and L&JG Stickley
  • Art & Pieces acquired directly from artists, regional sources, and long-trusted relationships
  • Southern Furniture including Sugar Chests

Sale Format

  • By appointment only
  • Small, controlled groups
  • No early entry
  • Purchases available once the sale opens

This structure is intentional and allows visitors the time and space to experience the collection as it was assembled—thoughtfully and without rush.

Important Notes

  • Pricing reflects quality, condition, and authenticity
  • Additional chapters of the Major McCollough Collection will follow after the Cabin Sale in Chattanooga 

This sale marks the beginning of a larger story. We invite you to take part in its first chapter.

Appointments required.

HANDEL BAMBOO OVERLAY DESK LAMPBronze by Bunny ConnellMel Gerhold (American, b. 1928) — “Ranch Girl” Original Oil on Canvas, c. 1960 Original oil on canvas by Mel Gerhold, an American Western and Native American artist known for his expressive portraits of working cowboys, ranch figures, and Indigenous subjects of the American Plains and West. This painting, titled Ranch Girl, dates to approximately 1960 and is signed lower left.Sale PictureBe the first to know. Please follow us on Instagram for videos and specials. Sale PictureSale PictureL&JG Stickley Onondaga Morris Chair, c. 1904. Solid quarter-sawn oak with original fumed finish, through tenon construction, and wide flat arms. Classic Arts & Crafts form with rich leather cushions. An iconic early Stickley example, combining honest craftsmanship with timeless mission design. In this context, Onondaga refers to one of the early model names used by L. & J.G. Stickley for their Morris chairs around 1903–1905. Stickley often named furniture forms after Native American tribes or regions (Onondaga is one of the nations of the Haudenosaunee/Iroquois Confederacy, based in upstate New York). The name signified strength, regional identity, and an American design ethos—aligning with the Arts & Crafts movement’s emphasis on honest craftsmanship and indigenous inspiration. For collectors, “Onondaga” helps date and identify an early production Morris chair form from the Syracuse-era catalogs. Sale PictureMiddle Tennessee Sugar Chest & Chicken CrockSale PictureSale PictureSouthern Federal walnut tall chest, late 18th century form, probably Piedmont area. Featuring graduated drawers and elegant bracket feet. A refined example of early Southern craftsmanship with rich walnut grain and classic Federal proportions suited for traditional or modern interiors.Sale PictureSale PictureAuthentic antique stoneware whiskey jug advertising J.W.M. Field & Sons, wholesale liquor dealers of Owensboro, Kentucky. This classic jug features stenciled lettering on a rich brown glaze, with a darker glazed collar at the neck and strong, well-balanced form. Owensboro was a significant center for Kentucky’s whiskey trade in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and stenciled stoneware jugs like this were commonly produced for regional liquor wholesalers. The surviving stencil remains legible and visually strong, enhanced by honest surface wear acquired over decades of use. Signed Handel bronze lamp base paired with a beautifully executed leaded glass shade, unsigned but strongly reminiscent of Tiffany Studios craftsmanship. A classic Arts & Crafts period lighting piece featuring rich patina and warm illumination — an elegant addition for collectors and period interiors.FINE AND RARE QUEEN ANNE FIGURED MAPLE HIGH CHEST OF DRAWERS DUNLAP SCHOOL NEW HAMPSHIRE CIRCA 1790Sale PictureSale PicturePierre-Jules Mêne (French, 1810–1879), La Prise du Renard (“The Capture of the Fox”), a dynamic 19th-century animalier bronze depicting hounds in pursuit. Inspired by the Scottish hunt tradition, showcasing Mêne’s celebrated realism, movement, and finely modeled naturalistic detail.Early painted grain bin / sugar chest with old worn green paint and exceptional surface patina. Simple vernacular construction with tapered legs and lift-top form. Kentucky rural utility piece, reportedly from the Herndon, KY area. Strong primitive character with authentic age and use wear.Texas steer horn settee couch chair with authentic longhorn construction, rawhide upholstery, and matching stool. Western ranch style statement seating, handcrafted rustic furniture, cowboy lodge décor, Southwestern interior accent, Texas ranch heritage piece, collectible Western horn furniture.Arts & Crafts Oak DeskEdward Thomas Grigware (1889–1960) “On the Canal Near New Hope, Pennsylvania” Oil on canvas mounted on board, c. 1920–1930 Artist: Edward Thomas Grigware (American, 1889–1960) Medium: Oil on canvas mounted on board Size: 16 x 20 inches (sight) Signature: Signed lower right Period: Circa 1920–1930 Frame: Period gilt frame Description: Impressionistic canal landscape by listed American artist Edward Thomas Grigware, depicting a quiet rural scene near New Hope, Pennsylvania. Painted circa 1920–1930, the composition features barns and structures reflected along the water with soft autumnal tones and expressive brushwork. Grigware studied at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago. He later became known for his Western landscapes in Wyoming but also worked extensively in New England and the Pennsylvania/New Hope region. His works appear in multiple standard art reference publications.Native American Pueblo drum likely from the Cochiti or Taos Pueblo Sale PictureSale Picture18th-century cherry tall chest with strong Richardson - Hinton - Inman family provenance, possibly originating in Maryland and descending through generations to Missouri. Constructed with square wrought nails, oak secondary wood, original locks and key, and partial original Chippendale brassesNorth Carolina art pottery large vase produced by J.B. Cole Pottery in Steeds, NC attributed to Waymon ColeRookwood PotterySale PictureSale PictureHerbert Wesley Amick (1877–1960) – Native American Canoe Scene (Early Print) Early 20th-century printed work after an original by Herbert Wesley Amick, an American artist and illustrator known for evocative imagery of Native American life and Western landscapes. Amick studied at the Art Institute of Chicagoand achieved wide circulation through illustrated magazines, calendars, and art prints, making his work familiar to a national audience during the early 1900s. This early print depicts a Native figure seated in a canoe on calm, reflective water, bordered by rocky bluffs. The quiet mood, strong reflection, and balancedL. & J.G. Stickley Inc. Furniture Table with labelSale Picture18th-century cherry tall chest with strong Richardson - Hinton - Inman family provenance, possibly originating in Maryland and descending through generations to Missouri. Constructed with square wrought nails, oak secondary wood, original locks and key, and partial original Chippendale brassesHandel reverse-painted “Sunset” table lamp — glowing landscape shade with rich amber and crimson tones on original metal base. A standout Arts & Crafts lighting piece offering warmth, atmosphere, and collector appeal. Available at our upcoming estate sale — exceptional early American design.Sale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureFolk Art FishSale PictureCharles Kern Fiedler (1885–1960) — Western / Southwestern Landscape Original Oil Painting Original oil painting by Charles Kern Fiedler, an American artist and architect associated with California Impressionism and early Southwestern landscape painting.Sale PictureRARE 19thC Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Art Painted Carved Wood Foot Warmer BoxRARE 19thC Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Art Painted Carved Wood Foot Warmer BoxSale PictureSale PictureJohn Clymer Impressionist Style Bridge Scene Oil PaintingADVERTISING F.W. BAKER NASHVILLE TENNESSEE WHISKEY JUG SignAntique J.W. Franklin Marietta 1 GA Stoneware Jug Early Georgia Pottery AtlantaSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureMarblehead Pottery Sailing Ship Tile – Arts & Crafts Relief – Blue Crackle Glaze Authentic Marblehead Pottery art tile featuring a raised relief sailing vessel in full sail against a soft blue ground. Classic early 20th-century American Arts & Crafts design with subtle sculptural depth and beautifully developed crackle glaze. Marblehead Pottery (Massachusetts, 1904–1936) is known for its matte glazes, coastal themes, and hand-crafted Arts & Crafts aesthetic. This nautical motif strongly reflects their regional New England maritime influence.Sale PictureAntique 1907 Moonlight French Seascape Hubert Emile Bellyinck Oil PaintingSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureHand-carved Canada goose decoy with classic early-to-mid 20th-century form. Solid wood construction with carved wing detail, painted surface, and naturally worn patina from age and use. Strong folk character with pleasing proportions and an honest, untouched surface. Ideal for cabin, lodge, or Americana display, and appealing to both decoy collectors and folk art enthusiasts. Keywords / SEO tags Antique duck decoy, Canada goose decoy, carved wooden decoy, folk art decoy, hunting decoy, vintage waterfowl decoy, Americana folk art, cabin decor, lodge decor, sporting art, primitive folk art, hand carved bird, decoy carving, rustic decor, old decoy, collectible decoy, early decoy, wooden gooseSale Picture Herman Heyn Photograph of Short Bull (Sicangu Lakota Leader) A compelling early 20th-century photographic portrait by Herman Heyn, depicting Short Bull, one of the most significant leaders of the Sicangu (Brulé) Lakota people. Herman Heyn was an important American photographer active in the early 1900s, best known for his sensitive and dignified portraits of Native American leaders and elders. Unlike many contemporaries who staged images for spectacle, Heyn focused on character, presence, and humanity. His work is represented in major institutional collections and is widely cited in the study of Native American photographic history.. Sale PictureAfter Ivan G. Olinsky (1878–1962), Pensive Beauty — oil on canvas portrait in the American tradition. Elegant academic composition with soft tonal modeling and refined brushwork. A decorative and collectible period-style painting ideal for traditional or Arts & Crafts interiors.Sale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PicturePair of Arts & Crafts–style side chairs in solid oak with simple slat backs and warm original finish. Straightforward, honest construction with good proportions and a sturdy stance. Seats are upholstered in brown leather or leather-like material, nicely complementing the wood tone. A versatile set well suited for dining, desk, or accent seating with a classic Craftsman look. Keywords / SEO tags Arts and Crafts chairs, Craftsman chairs, mission style chairs, oak side chairs, vintage oak chairs, slat back chairs, Stickley style, Arts & Crafts furniture, American oak furniture, rustic seating, lodge decor, cabin furniture, leather seat chairs, vintage dining chairs, antique style chairsMORRIS WALTON LEADER (American/Texas 1877-1966) A painting, Hill Country Landscape, oil on canvas, signed. Antique Knoxville TN Tennessee Pottery Stoneware Crock Weaver Brothers 19thC JugArt & Crafts Gustav Stickley early chalet desk, #505Sale PictureSouthwest Pueblo Pottery — Zia, Acoma & Santa Clara Traditions 20th Century | Hand-Coiled | Native American Pottery A strong and thoughtfully curated group of Southwest Native American Pueblo pottery, representing the distinctive traditions of Zia Pueblo, Acoma Pueblo, and Santa Clara Pueblo.Early Southern Possibility Tennessee Pie SafeSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureROOKWOOD FAIENCE TILE — Framed Wall Art (23.5" x 23.5") Striking, marked Rookwood faience tile presented in a clean Dard Hunter Studios modern frame—a standout Arts & Crafts / architectural accent piece that displays beautifully. Tile size: 17.75" x 17.75" Overall framed size: 23.5" x 23.5" Mark: Rookwood faience (marked) Frame: Dard Hunter Studios modern frame Perfect for collectors of Rookwood, Arts & Crafts décor, architectural salvage, and bold statement wall pieces. Keywords: Art Pottery, vaseSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureANTIQUE J. W. REYNOLDS METAL TRIPLE TRIFOLD FOLDING WOOD DUCK DECOYSSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureVintage Navajo Yei Bei Chei Pictorial Weaving / RugSale PictureSale PictureVINTAGE PETERS & REED CORSETED IVY Floor VASE PERECO MATTE GREEN POTTERY Arts & Crafts Sale PictureSale PictureSale Picture18th-century cherry tall chest with strong Richardson family provenance, possibly originating in Maryland and descending through generations to Missouri. Constructed with square wrought nails, oak secondary wood, original locks and key, and partial original Chippendale brassesSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureCapt. Scott “LAFFORD” 1876 – Nautical Folk Art Ship Plaque Striking hand-crafted nautical wall sculpture featuring the hull profile of the vessel “LAFFORD” dated 1876, titled “Capt. Scott.” Mounted on a painted wooden backboard with a rich maritime blue ground. The three-dimensional carved hull, painted in classic black, cream, and warm varnished tones, projects beautifully from the surface, giving it depth and presence. A wonderful coastal statement piece with strong New England maritime character. Whether inspired by a historic schooner or created as commemorative nautical folk art, this piece captures the romance of 19th-century seafaring. nautical wall art, ship plaque, maritime decor, folk art ship, carved wooden boat, coastal wall sculpture, schooner wall art, captain decor, vintage nautical, lake house decor, seaside art, maritime collectible, 1876 ship, seafaring decor, estate sale find Sale PictureOriginal Oil Painting by H.F. “Ned” Lambertson Signed and dated 1978 Artist: H.F. “Ned” Lambertson (Florida) Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 48 x 24 inches Frame: Original framed presentation Description: Striking large-scale Western portrait depicting a Native American figure with feather adornments and traditional necklace. Signed “N. Lambertson ’78” lower left. The reverse retains the artist’s original label identifying H.F. (Ned) Lambertson of Orlando, Florida. Executed in warm earth tones with confident brushwork, this piece has strong lodge, ranch, and Santa Fe design appeal. The scale makes it an impressive focal point for a living room, office, gallery wall, or cabin interior.Original Landscape Oil Painting Signed “Leta Dinell” Artist: Leta Dinell (signed lower left) Medium: Oil on canvas board Frame: Framed in decorative wood frame Description: Charming landscape oil painting depicting a cottage nestled beneath a large tree with mountain backdrop. The composition features expressive brushwork, vibrant greens, and soft blue mountain tones, giving the scene a peaceful countryside atmosphere. Signed “Leta Dinell” lower left. The work has a strong vintage decorative appeal and would fit beautifully in cottage, farmhouse, cabin, or traditional interiors.Sale PictureSale PictureSale PictureAlbert Henry King (1900–1982) California Mountain Landscape, c. 1935–45 Oil on board, 10" x 13", signed lower right. Impressionist hillside scene with rich palette and textured brushwork. Listed California artist with WPA-era ties. Presented in carved gilt frame. A charming Southern California landscape ready to hang.Sale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureNorthern Plains Sioux Native American Pistol Holster Edsel Martin Sale PictureSale PictureSale PicturePeace Flask Black Powder Charles Humphriss (American, 1867-1934) “The Warrior” Native American Horse Equestrian Bronze Sale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureKubota B9200 4WD Compact Tractor (Diesel) 313 Hours…Tractor is available for immediate purchase. $5,850. Price is tractor only. Call for details. Caroni Mower or Bushhog– Made in Italy Heavy-duty Caroni mower attachment, manufactured in Cuneo, Italy. Known for rugged construction and dependable performance, Caroni implements are built to last and are highly regarded for food plots, gardens, and property maintenance.Sale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale Picture

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