- LUTHER BURBANK SIGNED LIMITED EDITIONLuther
LUTHER BURBANK SIGNED LIMITED EDITIONLuther Burbank, His Methods and Discoveries and Their Practical Application. Signed limited edition. (12 volumes)Luther Burbank, His Methods and Discoveries and Their Practical Application; (Prepared
- A Birdseed Salesman's Porcelain Occupational
A Birdseed Salesman's Porcelain Occupational Shaving Mug Belonging to Fred Shulze
bearing the name Fred Shulze in gilt lettering, and depicting a gentleman driving a horse-drawn wagon that reads Fred Shulze / Prepared Birdseed / 112 Whylie Ave. Pittsburgh.underside unmarked.Height 3 1/2 inches.
City Directories from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania record a Fred Schulze at 112 Wylie Avenue as early as 1877. The nature of his employment is variably listed into the twentieth century as "tinner," "laborer," and "hardware," with no mention of prepared birdseed.
Property from the Collection of James Carpenter, Montague, New Jersey
- WILBUR NIEWALD WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPEWilbur
WILBUR NIEWALD WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPEWilbur Niewald
(Missouri/ Kansas, 1925-2022)
Untitled (Park Landscape)
Watercolor on paper
15" x 19"
Signed to the bottom right. Float-mounted in a glazed frame measuring 22" x 26".
Wilbur Niewald has been dubbed "the Patriarch of the Kansas City Art World" by Juliân Zugazagoitia, director of the Nelson-Atkins Gallery of Art. In addition to a career of creating exciting and influential works of his own, Niewald joined the Kansas City Art Institute's faculty in 1949, where over the course of several decades in a variety of roles (including the Chair of Painting and Printmaking) he helped shape KCAI pedagogy and prepare generations of contemporary artists.
Condition
Very good condition. There is a negligible fold at the bottom right of the sheet, and some bending to the bottom left corner of the mat. The artist's pinholes are at each corner of the sheet.
- A HAND MADE MINIATURE CHRISTMAS HOUSE
A HAND MADE MINIATURE CHRISTMAS HOUSE INTERIOR MODEL: CHRISTMAS PAST A hand made miniature Christmas house interior model: Christmas Past, by Susan Hollenbeck and Karen Clausen, the interior with a dining room prepared for a banquet, a teddy bear playing piano, Christmas tree with presents below, a rag rug below an open present, and a decorated fireplace, and with lace curtains covering the four windows, all fitted in a presentation case, overall 13"h x 24"w x 21"d
- REVOLUTIONARY WAR, GEN GOODWIN SIGNED
REVOLUTIONARY WAR, GEN GOODWIN SIGNED ORDERS, 1783 General Nathaniel Goodwin (1748-1819), ADS. Revolutionary War lieutenant colonel and brigadier general of militia. Good content war-date document signed adding rank "BG" and initialed also adding rank, Mar. 21, 1783, headed "Brigade Orders" In part: "...You are directed to Give your orders Immediately to the Severall Officers, Commanding Company in Your Regt., to meet with Their Respective Company's of Train Band, as soon as possible for Military Discipline...youl. order them to be properly Warnd Either Verbally by the Officers or by a Written order left at his or their Houses. That there may be as General a Muster as possible, You will also recommend it to all your officers to furnish themselves with a Suit of Military Uniform, viz: Blue Coat, laced with white & white Buttons, white Waistcoat & Britches that they may be prepared for a Regemental Muster (which will take place very soon). Pursuant to Orders from the Commander in Chief, You will also present the Commissions in Your hands to the Severall Officers in the Towns of Rochester & Wareham in your Regt. any refusing You will make return of them, with their Severall reasons for nonacceptance..." He adds in a postscript: "...see that the Officers furnishes Themselves with the necessary side arms & agreeable to the Militia Act..." Laid period paper with English watermark. 1p. Large 4to.
- W. SHAKESPEARE, FIRST FOLIO, NORTON
W. SHAKESPEARE, FIRST FOLIO, NORTON FACSIMILE 1968 The Norton Facsimile of The First Folio of William Shakespeare. Prepared by Charlton Hinman. Published 1968 by W.W. Norton and Company. Folio is half bound in red leather with red boards. Gilt titling and decoration on the spine. Book comes in a slipcase. 923pp. Folio.
- AMERICAN COMICS GROUP SEARCH FOR LOVE
AMERICAN COMICS GROUP SEARCH FOR LOVE #2 CGC 7.5 United States1950American Comics Group Search for Love issue 2 from April-May, 1950. The book featured cover art by Ken Bald. Per the CGC census 1 in 7.5, 0 higher. The highest graded copy out of four on the CGC census! The last two sales include a CGC 5.0 for $312.00 (1/24) and a 6.5 for $810.00 (4/21). Be prepared to go an extra bid or two if you desire to own the best CGC graded copy out there! CGC 7.5 w/ Off-White/White Pages
- EGYPT DAR AL-HILAL MIKI #397 CGC 4.0
EGYPT DAR AL-HILAL MIKI #397 CGC 4.0 MICKEY MOUSE Egypt1968As a comic collector or just all around Disneyana and Mickey Mouse fan you would be hard pressed to find something more unique. Dar Al-hilal Miki issue 397 from November, 1968. This book contains stories from Mickey Mouse #114 (8/67) and Topolino #667 (9/68) for the Egyptian market. Per the CGC census 1 in 4.0, 0 higher, the only graded example in existence! A rare and interesting comic, be prepared to go an extra bid or two on this great conversation piece. CGC 4.0 w/ Off-White/White Pages
- BOB ROSS ALASKAN VELVET GOLD PAN PAINTING
BOB ROSS ALASKAN VELVET GOLD PAN PAINTING Alaska, Florida1942-1995An absolute icon of public television forever venerated in the world of pop culture today, Bob Ross and "The Joy of Painting" was beloved by many. Offered here is an authentic Bob Ross oil on velvet Alaskan gold pan painting. This would have been painted by Ross in the 1970's while stationed in Alaska where he began painting with the wet-on-wet technique. The work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Bob Ross Incorporated, signed by Annette Kowalski, April 14, 2022. A rare opportunity for collector's today, be prepared to go an extra bid or two if you want to bring this Alaskan happy little tree home.
- J. RINE (AMERICAN, 19TH CENTURY), PORTRAIT
J. RINE (AMERICAN, 19TH CENTURY), PORTRAIT OF A LADY Oil on canvas, 1842, inscribed en verso, stamped "Prepared By / Edward Dechaux / New York" to verso, unframed.
- ANTIQUE CANDLE AND SALT BOXES 19th century,
ANTIQUE CANDLE AND SALT BOXES 19th century, to include: an English oak candle box, with tapered form, hinged slant lid, key hole, applied molded base (18 5/8 in. tall); and a mahogany salt box with wood inlay at front, slanted lid with single centered hinge, molded edges (14 1/4 x 10 1/2 in.); both prepared for hanging.
- Doll Trunk or Case for American Girl
Doll Trunk or Case for American Girl Doll Size Dolls. Vintage white with brass trim and fixtures and white handle measuring 21''x 11.5''x 11''. It is very similar to the american girl "Molly " trunk, but there is no pleasant company name on the outside and we believe the inside may have been re prepared. there is a shelf and 3 drawers on one side, a space for hanging clothes on the other with room to store doll. Case is in good condition with scuffs marks, and mild oxidation and has a musty odor. If you have any doubt, please ask questions! We will provide extra pictures, or can schedule an in person or video conference preview at your convenience. In house Flat Rate Shipping of $50 is a domestic shipping estimate for first lot and includes insurance. We will gladly combine multiple lots for your convenience and economy. Each additional lot we can pack in the same box is $5 each. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
- JADEITE CARVING OF A MONKEY
19TH-20TH
JADEITE CARVING OF A MONKEY
19TH-20TH CENTURY ??????? ???????realistically carved as a crouching monkey, left hand placed behind its head, right palm rested on right knee, on a fitted wooden stand(1)4cm highProvenance: Private Scottish collection, Harrietfield, Kelso; previously from the family estate bought in 1847, Newton Don, Kelso, thence by descent.Newton Don lies in the lowland hills near Kelso, overlooking the Eden Water, a tributary of the Tweed. It owes its name to the Don family who first acquired the former manorial lands of Newton around 1648. Sir Alexander Don inherited the estate and baronetcy in 1776 and over the next forty years the family brought about significant change. The Dons sought to expand the pleasure grounds and to create a secluded, fashionable, country seat and by 1800, a visitor described the estate as a ‘remarkably pretty, cheerful place’. Between 1817 and 1820 renowned English architect Sir Robert Smirke (1781-1867) made considerable alterations to the eighteenth-century house, for which Robert Adam had prepared the original plans. Unfortunately, the transformation had strained the family coffers to such an extent that the estate was sold in 1847. Harrietfield was the farmhouse of the Newton Don estate home farm. It may have been built after the marriage of Lady Harriet Cunningham to Alexander Don in 1778, hence the name.
- DAVID MELBY (1942-2014) OIL ON ARTIST'S
DAVID MELBY (1942-2014) OIL ON ARTIST'S BOARDDavid A. Melby (Kansas, 1942-2014)Two works:1) To Prepare a Table For Night is signed lower left, signed again, titled and dated Sept. 1982 verso. Board measures 8 x 10 with a framed size of 13.5 x 15.5 inches.2) An untitled landscape is signed lower right and signed again verso. Overall framed size is 11.5 x 13.5 inches.Please see description for measurements.Very good original untouched condition. There are no issues of major scratches, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up.
- LARGE POLITICAL POSTER, HARDING FOR
LARGE POLITICAL POSTER, HARDING FOR PRESIDENTFramed political poster "Warren G. Harding, Make Him President", "prepared and circulated by R.P. Chase, Anoka, for Warren G. Harding, Marion, Ohio", at left, below picture "copyright symbol, Edmonston, Washington, D.C., at right below picture "The Cootey Company, Minneapolis", Harding was elected the 29th president in 1921 and died in office on August 2, 1923, sight: 38.5"h, 25.25"w, overall: 42.25"h, 28.75"w, 12.75lbs.
- FRAMED 1856 MAP OF TEXASFramed antique
FRAMED 1856 MAP OF TEXASFramed antique map, Texas, 1856, prepared for Yoakum's History of Texas, inset maps of Galveston Bay and Sabine Lake, shows west Texas as "desolate and steirle" land, some foxing, sight: approx. 12.5"h, 15"w, frame: 21.75"h, 24"w,
- (2) FRAMED LP RECORD SLEEVES, ANDY WARHOL(lot
(2) FRAMED LP RECORD SLEEVES, ANDY WARHOL(lot of 2) Framed LP record sleeves, including: (1) The Velvet Underground & Nico, with banana design by Andy Warhol, reissue, spotting, sight: approx 12"h, 12"w, overall: approx 20"h, 20"w, (1) The Rolling Stones, "Love You Live," with album artwork prepared by Andy Warhol, sight: approx 12"h, 12"w, overall: approx 21"h, 21"w; 20lbs total
- ENGLISH SCHOOL PORTRAIT OF A BOY. Mid-19th
ENGLISH SCHOOL PORTRAIT OF A BOY. Mid-19th century. Oil on canvas, unsigned. Young boy in black coat and laced collar. London preparer's label. Minor paint loss. 22"h. 18.25"w., framed, 27.5"h. 23.5"w.
- (2) CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL HERALDIC
(2) CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL HERALDIC PORCELAIN(lot of 2) Chinese export armorial porcelains, 19th c., including: (1) platter, floral and foliate border, center reserve with crossed flags, fleur de lis, and military motifs, shield with divided field, left side with two green stripes over rampant lion, right side with tower on green ground, approx 13.25"l, 10.5"w, (1) plate, intricate famille rose enameled border, central crest with winged spur, motto reading "Nunquam non Paratus" (never unprepared), attributed to Clan Johnstone, approx 9.75"diam; fading to enamel, 3.5lbs total **Provenance: From the Estate of Huey Keeney of Tyler, Texas**
- AFTER GIUSEPPE CASTIGLIONE (1829-1908):
AFTER GIUSEPPE CASTIGLIONE (1829-1908): PALAIS PAVILLONS ET JARDINS CONSTRUITS PAR GIUSEPPE CASTIGLIONE DANS LE DOMAINE IMPERIAL DU YUAN MING YUAN AUEighteen engravings on wove paper, 1977, unsigned.
All 21 x 35 in. (sight), 31 1/2 x 45 1/2 in. (frame).
Note: These prints were originally engraved from 1783-1786, after original drawings prepared by a group of Jesuits, and their Chinese assistants at the Imperial Court in Beijing. They portray the edifices, gardens and factories constructed from 1737-1766, for the Emperor Qianlong. The complete album contains twenty plates.
Condition
All with margins and apparently in very good condition. One examined out of frame with very pale mat staining. Others not examined out of frame.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold ""as is"" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- STUART SHEDLETSKY (AMERICAN, 1944-2006).
STUART SHEDLETSKY (AMERICAN, 1944-2006). "Mad Morning". Oil on prepared paper. 1978. Unsigned. Susan Caldwell, New York gallery label verso. Dimensions: Sheet: 48" h x37.5" w. Image: 43.6" h x 33.25" w. From a Rye, NY estate. Condition: Good. Pale margin toning. Minor inherent studio tack holes by corners. Framed behind glass, unexamined out of frame.
- JOSEPH ANTONIO HEKKING (AMERICAN, 1830-1903).
JOSEPH ANTONIO HEKKING (AMERICAN, 1830-1903). "Mountain Stream in the Adirondacks". Oil on prepared millboard. Signed at lower left. Provenance: Taylor-Graham Gallery, NY, NY. The Greenwich Gallery, CT. From a Greenwich, CT collection. Dimensions: 9.7" h x 13.9" w. Condition: Good.
- (3) LEATHERBOUND MARITIME BOOKS In dark
(3) LEATHERBOUND MARITIME BOOKS In dark green or black leather with gilt titles, including: "Bowditch's American Practical Navigator, Part I: Text", lacking title page; PLUS "Navigation and Nautical Astronomy: A Textbook on Navigation and Nautical Astronomy", Prepared for use at the United States Naval Academy, by Commander Benjamin Dutton, United States Naval Institute, Annapolis, Maryland, 1926; PLUS "The Ship's Medicine Chest and First Aid at Sea, Compiled and Editied by Medical Officers of the UNited States Public Health Service, By Direction of the Surgeon General, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1929, with American Merchant Marine Library, New York stamp.
- 2.39-CARAT STAR SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND PLATINUM
2.39-CARAT STAR SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND PLATINUM RING, SIZE 6.5Prepare to be captivated by this extraordinary Platinum 900 ring, featuring a remarkable 2.39-carat cabochon-cut star sapphire as its centerpiece. This star sapphire exhibits a mesmerizing optical phenomenon, with a captivating star-like pattern that seems to shimmer across its surface when viewed under the right light. Surrounding this celestial gem are 0.43 carats of baguette and round-cut diamonds, meticulously arranged to enhance the sapphire's enchanting allure. Details and measurements:, Ring size: 6.5. Weight: 7.7 G.
- 4PC WOOLF VIERGE & CURHAN ASSORTED ILLUSTRATIONS
4PC WOOLF VIERGE & CURHAN ASSORTED ILLUSTRATIONS United States,19th-20th CenturyIncludes an ink illustration depicting children astonished to see fattened mice in their Christmas stockings by Michael Woolf (1837-1899), an ink drawing depicting an older woman speaking to a young man and woman with the caption "I won't have my niece going out spending a service man's pay! You two stay right here this evening- pretend I'm a nightclub hostess." copyright 1944 by News Syndicate Co. Inc., a pencil illustration of The Elms in Newport, Rhode Island by Gerald Serge Curhan (d.2011), and an illustration depicting a Spanish barber shop with a man getting a shave while other workers prepare shaving bowls by Daniel Vierge (1851-1904).
- ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS SULLY (PENNSYLVANIA/ENGLAND,
ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS SULLY (PENNSYLVANIA/ENGLAND, 1783-1872), PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN., OIL ON CANVAS, 11" X 9". FRAMED 14.25" X 12.25".ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS SULLY, Pennsylvania/England, 1783-1872, Portrait of a gentleman. Unsigned. "W.E. Rogers 16 Philad" canvas preparer's stamp verso. Dimensions: Oil on canvas, 11" x 9". Framed 14.25" x 12.25".
- MARK HEWITT (NC, B. 1955), TWO PITCHERS
MARK HEWITT (NC, B. 1955), TWO PITCHERS AND A CHARGER Circa 1980s-1990s, stoneware, includes (1) small pitcher (6 in.) and (1) large pitcher (12 in.), both with ovoid body, ribbed neck and spout, and controlled vertical runs, along with (1) large charger (22 in. dia.) decorated with runs and blue spiral, footed, prepared for hanging with drill holes and wire, all stamped "WMH" on the bottom.
- GROUP OF BOOKS OF IRISH INTERESTIncluding:
GROUP OF BOOKS OF IRISH INTERESTIncluding: Irish Houses and Castles by Desmond Guinness, Knight of Glin and William Ryan, Thames and Hudson, 1971; The Great Irish Houses and Castles by Jacqueline O'Brien and Desmond Guinness, Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 1992; In the Houses of Ireland photographs by Walter Pfeiffer and text by Marianne Heron, Stewart, Tabori, and Chang, 1988; In an Irish House edited by Sybil Connolly, photographs by David Davison, George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 1988; The Homes of Irish Writers by Caroline Walsh, Anvil Books Ltd., 1982; The Irish Country House: Its Past, Present and Future edited by Terrance Dooley and Christopher Ridgway, Four Courts Press, 2011; Dun Laoghaire: Its History, Scenery and Development prepared in connection with the Town Planning Survey by Manning Robertson, Dun Laoghaire Borough Co., 1936; Irish Voices: 50 Years of Irish Life 1916–1966 by Peter Somerville-Large, photographs by Mark Fiennes, Chatto and Windus, 1999; The Grand Irish Tour by Peter Somerville-Large, photographs by Mark Fiennes, Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 1982; After a Fashion: A History of the Irish Fashion Industry by Robert O'Byrne, Town House and Country House, 2000; The 100 Best Gardens in Ireland by Shirley Lanigan, Liberties Press, 2011; Romantic Irish Homes by Robert O'Byrne, photographs by Simon Brown, CICO Books, 2013; Fairbairn's Book of Crests: Families of Great Britian and Ireland, Volumes I and II , T. C. and E. C. Jack, 1905; Irish Architectural and Decorative Studies, Volumes Vll, X–XII edited by Dr. Nicola Figgis, Irish Georgian Society, 2004; The GPA Irish Arts Review Yearbook, 1988 edited by Brian de Breffny, Eton Enterprises Ltd, 1988; and The GPA Irish Arts Review Yearbook, 1989–90 edited by Brian de Breffny, Eton Enterprises Ltd, 1989 (16).
Condition
Individual condition reports not available for this lot.
Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- JOHN WALKER 19TH C. PASTORAL OIL ON
JOHN WALKER 19TH C. PASTORAL OIL ON CANVAS, DEPICTING HORSE DRAWN WAGON CROSSING BRIDGE, FIGURES, ETC., SIGNED "JOHN WALKER" LOWER RIGHT, AND INSCRIBED BELOW "LONDON, 1860", PREPARER'S STAMP VERSO, WEAR CONSISTENT WIT...John Walker 19th C. Pastoral oil on canvas, depicting horse drawn wagon crossing bridge, figures, etc., signed "John Walker" lower right, and inscribed below "London, 1860", preparer's stamp verso, wear consistent with age and use, including minor loss, craquelure, rubbing, etc., ss: 17" h. x 29" w..
- EIGHT WORLD WAR II-ERA PROPAGANDA POSTERS
EIGHT WORLD WAR II-ERA PROPAGANDA POSTERS 1940S LARGEST 40” X 28.5”. UNFRAMED.EIGHT WORLD WAR II-ERA PROPAGANDA POSTERS, 1940s, Includes "Fire Away!", "Men Working Together", "Warning from the FBI", "Stop Him!", "Your Government Warns Prepare for Winter Now!", "Bundles for Berlin", "Waiting Buy Victory Bonds" and "Having Seen the Quality of the Work" Roosevelt statement about American weapon production. Dimensions: Largest 40" x 28.5". Unframed.
- Margaret Lindsay-Williams (1888-1960)
Margaret Lindsay-Williams (1888-1960) – Portrait of Amalia Acquaviva d’Aragona, head and shoulders, inscribed and charged with arms, signed verso and inscribed with the artist’s address Barry South Wales Angleterre, oil on prepared panel, 40.5 x 30cm More Information Good condition, varnish uneven
- 1830S OIL/BOARD, SIR WALTER SCOTT'S
1830S OIL/BOARD, SIR WALTER SCOTT'S ABBOTSFORD ARMOURYAn oil on board, circa 1830s, depicting Sir Walter Scott's armoury at Abbotsford, after an oil by Scott's good friend Lt. Col. Henry Stisted. Presented in a beautifully hand-carved and gilt wood frame, which measures 22 1/2" x 19 1/2". To the reverse, two period tags are affixed, the first of which is a newspaper clipping that reads: "The compositions which pleased most, as a correct representation of nature, were those of an amateur, Major STISTED, and, perhaps, the best executed picture in the whole exhibition is No. 68, the little Armoury of Sir WALTER SCOTT, at Abbotsford. It is impossible to look upon this little cabinet picture without being charmed with the effect produced. The falling of the light through the stained window on the carpetted floor, and again through the latticed doors, is most striking and natural. It is a little bejou of the the highest value. We have not space at present to enter into a review of several other performances, but we shall occasionally revert to them." The second tag affixed, which dates to the early 1830s based on known works, identifies the artists board as being created and prepared by R. Davy. The board measures 14" x 11".
Condition
The painting's colors appear to have darkened with age, and the blacklight reveals a couple of small touch-ups. The frame has woodworm holes and very minor losses, but is in impressive condition for its age and delicacy.
- WILBUR NIEWALD / YAKI POINT (1973 WATERCOLOR)Wilbur
WILBUR NIEWALD / YAKI POINT (1973 WATERCOLOR)Wilbur Niewald
(Missouri, b. 1925)
Yaki Point , 1973
Watercolor on paper
17" x 22"
An abstracted vista of the Grand Canyon's South Rim, Arizona. Signed to the bottom right. Float-mounted behind plexiglass in a walnut frame that measures 25" x 29 1/2".
Wilbur Niewald has been dubbed "the Patriarch of the Kansas City Art World" by Julián Zugazagoitia, director of the Nelson-Atkins Gallery of Art. Each of Niewald's paintings offered in this auction date from the 1970s, a decade pivotal to his identity as an artist, transitioning from a distinct abstract style to one more resolutely based on natural observation. In addition to a career of creating exciting and influential works of his own, Niewald joined the Kansas City Art Institute's faculty in 1949, where over the course of several decades in a variety of roles (including the Chair of Painting and Printmaking) he helped shape KCAI pedagogy and prepare generations of contemporary artists.
Provenance : From the corporate art collection of a Kansas City based Fortune 500 company, previously acquired directly from the artist.
Condition
There is the artist's pinhole at each corner of the sheet. The work is in very good condition, with no issues apparent. Not removed from the frame. The frame has a few dings and scrapes.
- WILBUR NIEWALD / VALENCIA, MEXICO (1971
WILBUR NIEWALD / VALENCIA, MEXICO (1971 OIL)Wilbur Niewald
(Missouri, b. 1925)
Valencia, Mexico , circa 1971
Oil on canvas
30" x 39"
A view of a town in Mexico, where Niewald spent time from 1970-71. Titled to the reverse. Presented in a simple slat frame that measures 30 3/4" x 39 3/4".
Wilbur Niewald has been dubbed "the Patriarch of the Kansas City Art World" by Julián Zugazagoitia, director of the Nelson-Atkins Gallery of Art. Each of Niewald's paintings offered in this auction date from the 1970s, a decade pivotal to his identity as an artist, transitioning from a distinct abstract style to one more resolutely based on natural observation. In addition to a career of creating exciting and influential works of his own, Niewald joined the Kansas City Art Institute's faculty in 1949, where over the course of several decades in a variety of roles (including the Chair of Painting and Printmaking) he helped shape KCAI pedagogy and prepare generations of contemporary artists.
Provenance : From the corporate art collection of a Kansas City based Fortune 500 company, previously acquired directly from the artist.
Condition
There is a one inch tear to the canvas in the left area of the image. Along the top area of the canvas is a long impression where another piece was leaned against it, terminating in a dimple. The issues did not result in any notable loss to the paint layer. No in-painting or over-painting observed under blacklight inspection.
- WILBUR NIEWALD / STUDIO VIEW NORTH (1973
WILBUR NIEWALD / STUDIO VIEW NORTH (1973 WATERCOLOR)Wilbur Niewald
(Missouri, b. 1925)
Studio View North , 1973
Watercolor on paper
22" x 30"
Signed to the bottom right and titled to the reverse. Float-mounted behind glass in a walnut frame that measures 30" x 38".
Wilbur Niewald has been dubbed "the Patriarch of the Kansas City Art World" by Julián Zugazagoitia, director of the Nelson-Atkins Gallery of Art. Each of Niewald's paintings offered in this auction date from the 1970s, a decade pivotal to his identity as an artist, transitioning from a distinct abstract style to one more resolutely based on natural observation. In addition to a career of creating exciting and influential works of his own, Niewald joined the Kansas City Art Institute's faculty in 1949, where over the course of several decades in a variety of roles (including the Chair of Painting and Printmaking) he helped shape KCAI pedagogy and prepare generations of contemporary artists.
Provenance : From the corporate art collection of a Kansas City based Fortune 500 company, previously acquired directly from the artist.
Condition
There is the artist's pinhole at each corner of the sheet. The sheet was attached to the back mat with archival tape that has come loose, leaving the sheet loose inside the frame. Otherwise the work is in very good condition, with no issues apparent. Not removed from the frame.
- WILBUR NIEWALD / STILL LIFE WITH WHITE
WILBUR NIEWALD / STILL LIFE WITH WHITE JAR (1979 OIL)Wilbur Niewald
(Missouri, b. 1925)
Still Life with White Jar , 1979
Oil on canvas
15" x 18"
Signed and titled to the reverse. Presented in a frame that measures 15 3/4" x 18 3/4".
Wilbur Niewald has been dubbed "the Patriarch of the Kansas City Art World" by Julián Zugazagoitia, director of the Nelson-Atkins Gallery of Art. Each of Niewald's paintings offered in this auction date from the 1970s, a decade pivotal to his identity as an artist, transitioning from a distinct abstract style to one more resolutely based on natural observation. In addition to a career of creating exciting and influential works of his own, Niewald joined the Kansas City Art Institute's faculty in 1949, where over the course of several decades in a variety of roles (including the Chair of Painting and Printmaking) he helped shape KCAI pedagogy and prepare generations of contemporary artists.
Provenance : From the corporate art collection of a Kansas City based Fortune 500 company, previously acquired directly from the artist.
Condition
Dimple to the canvas in the top left area, with a very small amount of flaking to the paint layer in that spot. No in-painting, overpainting or other condition issue or repair evident under blacklight inspection.