Olen Bryant (American/Tennessee, 1927-2017) ceramic sculpture of a head and torso, the head slightly tilted up and to the side; crowned with a corona having circular stamped designs repeated on the neck, over a torso with intaglio cross hatched designs at edges; all raised on four short feet. Bottom sealed. Back of figure signed and dated "O Bryant 2001", lower left. 36 1/2" H x 16 1/2" W x 10 1/2" D. A letter of authenticity and provenance from the artist's niece, who served as his studio assistant and personal representative for his estate, will accompany this lot. Provenance: The Estate of Olen Bryant, Cottonwood/Clarksville, Tennessee. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)