An Artist's Eye - Estate Sale of a Renowned Artist

We want you to know about this sale early so you can put it on your calendar. I love artists' sales and seeing the world through their creative lens. This is the estate of Dr. Randy and Susie Les O’Connor, renowned artist. The volume of items is astounding and well worth the visit.

Sudie Lea had a music degree as well as a Bachelor's in painting and a Masters in surface design. Her work is included in Georgia State Collection. She taught at the Gertrude Herbert and Rose Hill in Aiken. Her studio shows her range of talents and interests. Come and see this amazing life up close.

Discover a treasure trove of unique finds at our upcoming estate sale, a must-visit for discerning collectors and lovers of artful living. This curated collection boasts an impressive array of ceramics, including sought-after pieces from Roseville, Rookwood, Weller, McCoy, and the distinctive artistry of Tom Jones, Talle Johnson, and Wayne Bates. Explore a world of handcrafted beauty with an assortment of baskets, from antique American splint oak and woven willow to vibrant African Makenge root wedding baskets and practical Gullah sweetgrass creations.

Delve into a fascinating selection of international artistry, featuring captivating African carved ebony wood figures and combs, intricate Chinese carved wood sculptures and inkstones, and striking Guro Yaoure masks. Art enthusiasts will appreciate the landscape lithographs by Ludie Lee O'Connor and Thomson Salter, alongside abstract sculptures and unique mixed media pieces. This sale also offers a glimpse into history with antique cookbooks, decorative stoneware, and a remarkable Edwardian oak bookcase, promising something to spark every collector's imagination.

Prepare to be delighted by the eclectic mix of decorative and functional items, from elegant Murano-style art glass and cut crystal to vintage kitchenware and charming children's toys. Whether you're searching for a statement piece for your home, a unique gift, or simply enjoy the thrill of the hunt, this estate sale promises an unforgettable experience filled with quality, character, and exceptional value. Don't miss this opportunity to acquire distinctive pieces that tell a story.

Antique American Splint Oak Gathering Basket with Handle

African Carved Ebony Wood Figure with Staff

Peter Saenger "Design II" Nesting Tea Set

Landscape Lithograph by Ludie Lee O'Connor, 1989

Chokwe Carved Wooden Comb with Figural Handle

Woven Willow Handle Basket

Talle Johnson Studio Pottery Vase

Abstract Soapstone Elephant Sculpture

Thomson Salter Landscape Painting

Tom Jones Alabama Potter Ceramic Casserole Dish with Lid

Hand-Painted Westerwald-style Salt Glazed Stoneware Vase

The White House Cook Book: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Information for the Home

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Bamboo Motif and Seal Mark

Era Ware Art Deco Pastel Pottery Water Pitcher

Art Nouveau Lacquer Box with Gilt Snake and Lotus Motif

Roseville Pottery Magnolia Vase 686-10

Storm Group Coquille Hand Painted Pitcher

Cut Crystal Fruit Bowl

Pass de Deux, "The Dance" Print by T. Gremillion

Vintage Japanese Satsuma Moriage Table Lamp

Murano Style Art Glass Sculpture, Purple and Blue Swirl

Chinese Rosewood Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Corner Chair

Set of 6 Porcelain Covered Sauce Dishes with Figurative Motifs

Murano Millefiori Glass Paperweight

African Carved Wooden Staff with Bottle Opener and Figural Elements

Vintage Mexican Tonala Pottery Plate

Fudge Mus Pottery Vase

Ancient Near Eastern Stone Relief Tile with Figural Depictions

Vintage Ceramic Urn with Lid by Walter Keeler

Large Vintage Wicker Picnic Basket with Braided Detail

Edwardian Oak Bookcase / China Cabinet

Rookwood Pottery Standard Glaze Vase with Oak Leaves

Antique Berkey & Gay Carved Display Cabinet with Painted Panel

Warwick "Ioga" Pitcher with Elk and "BP OE" Emblem - Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Memorabilia

Vintage Vietnamese Backpack Basket

Antique Wooden Tobacco Jar

Royal Staffordshire Ceramics "Tonquin" Pitcher by Clarice Cliff

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture of Water Buffalo with Rider

Stoneware Bowl by David Morgan

Jack Daniel's Old Office Limited Edition Print by Dan Quest

Chinese Zodiac Animal and Scholar Panels

Sweetgrass Drink Serving Basket Tray

Mary E. Rodning "Poetry of Life" Calligraphy Art

Vintage McCoy Pottery Aqua Blue Leaf Motif Vase

T. P. Speer "Pass the Ducks" Etching

Turpin Signed Pottery Creamer, 1978

Weller Pottery Oak Leaf Vase

Set of 6 Pine Needle Coasters with Colorful Stitching

Passive Leisure Trap Hand-Embroidered Textile by Lee Malerich

Cobalt Blue Cut to Clear Crystal Pitcher

Watercolor of a Fan-Shaped Stained Glass Window

Woven Pine Needle and Raffia Basket with Handles

Studio Pottery Pitcher with "Beth" Signature

Sudie Lea O'Connor "Mask" Wall Sculpture

Mid-Century Modern Acrylic and Brass Floor Lamp

Bodum Cast Iron Teapot

Sudie Lee O'Connor "Reflection" Mixed Media Artwork

S. L. O'Connor Ceramic Vase, 1983

Czechoslovakia Porcelain Tea Set with Gilt Decoration

Thomson Salter 1963 Ceramic Vase

JKW Bavaria Kuba Porzellan Dinnerware Set with Lobster and Shell Motif

Makenge Root Wedding Basket

Vintage Hand-Carved Ebony Wood Figure of a Man Smoking a Pipe

Designs for Vision Surgical Telescopes Loupe Glasses

Mola Textile Art Panel

Iwachu Cast Iron Teapot with Red Lid

Reinh Merkelbach Hohr Grenzhausen Stoneware Pitcher with Cobalt Blue Decoration

Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Elephant Marionette

Antique Bohemian Amber Cut-to-Clear Crystal Bowl

Wayne Bates Studio Art Pottery Swirl Plate

Hand-Thrown Studio Pottery Bowl

African Guro Yaoure Mask

Judith King Studio Pottery Casserole Dish with Lid

Stangl Pottery Thistle Pattern Tea Set

Tom Jones Stoneware Tea Pot

Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Shou Lao

Eastlake Victorian Oval Mirror

Vintage Ukrainian Handmade Carved Hardwood Decorative Wine Decanter and Shot Glass Set

Handmade Ceramic Pitcher with Blue and White Stripes and Swirl Detail

Sudie Lea O'Connor "Woman Reading in Green Chair" Print

Ancient Near Eastern Chlorite Stone Carvings (Pair)

Stoneware Bowl with Artist Signature and Number

Murano Glass Zanfirico Angel Figurine

Hand-Painted Talavera Ceramic Square Tray with Floral and Bird Motif

Catawba River Pottery Fish-Shaped Serving Dish

Carved Wooden Plaque - Two Figures

Northwest Studio Pottery Vase by Janetta Nelson

Gouda Pottery Pitcher

Crackle Glaze Ceramic Polar Bears

Ashanti Carved Wood Comb with Seated Mother and Child Figure

Block Stockholm Cobalt Blue Highball Glasses with Controlled Bubble Base

Corn Cob Pitcher with Bamboo Handle - Made in Japan

Large Blue and White Transferware Platter with Floral Pattern

Large Textured Studio Pottery Bowl by Joel Edwards

Sudie Lea O'Connor Self-Portrait Face Plaster Cast

Chinese Porcelain Figurines with Horse and Rider Motif

Roseville Pottery Clematis Blue Jardiniere

Antique Chinese Carved Duan Inkstone with Dragon Motif

Vintage Hand-woven Bamboo Basket with Herringbone Base

Tonga Binga Basket

Block Crystal Stockholm Cobalt Blue Tumbler Set

Antique Turned Wood Tobacco Jar

Tom & Sue Parham Pottery Blue Drip Glaze Pitcher

Tom J. O'Neal Stoneware Teapot

Chinese Ink Stick - Jin Bu Yi ()

Framed Shibori Textile Art Panel

North Carolina Pine Needle Basket

Vintage McCoy Pottery Pinecone Pitcher

Bolga African Market Basket

Wayang Golek Puppet

Lisa Conner Raku Art Pottery Vase

R.S. Prussia Porcelain Pitcher with Hand-Painted Floral Motif

15-Color Chinese Dragon Ink Stick Set

Makonde 'Ujamaa' Tree of Life Sculpture

Large Studio Pottery Casserole Dish with Lid

American Brilliant Cut Glass Relish Dish

Sharon Hardin "N.C. Flora" Watercolor

Chinese Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle with Scene

Roseville Pottery Art Nouveau Ewer

Gullah Sweetgrass S-Handle Basket

Mixed Media Artwork with Ginkgo Leaves

Glass Turtle Paperweight

Ashanti Wooden Hair Comb (Duafe) with Carved Face

W.J. Gordy Stoneware Pitcher

Pair of Chinese Cloisonn Vases

Buttocks Basket

Wooden Elephant Marionette

Steuben Clear Glass Bull Sculpture

Original Sudie Lea O’Connor paintings, seriographs, pastels and watercolors, including sketch books and studies

Sudie Lea studio pottery

Roseville, Weller, and Rookwood pottery

Hand made papers and dozens of art supplies - brushes, markers, oils, oil pastels

Huge basket collection - including Charleston Sweet Grass and Cherokee

Large studio pottery collection - Turpin, Tom Jones, Judith King,Wayne Bates, David Morgan

Original Art and prints by well known artists - Thomson Salter (UGA, Fulbright Grant recipient), Sharon Hardin (NC), Lee Malevich, and more

Antique furniture

Tons of kitchen wares

Too much to list/ Please join us for a tour through this artist’s world!