Helen La France (Kentucky, 1919-2020) oil on canvas painting depicting the Wooldridge Monuments in Maplewood Cemetery in Mayfield, Kentucky. The National Historical Register site features marble and limestone monuments commissioned for Colonel Henry G. Wooldridge, to commemorate family members and other loved ones of his life, from 1892 until his own death in 1899. (Interestingly, […]
Lot 198: Helen LaFrance O/C Painting, Tiger in Repose
Helen La France (Kentucky, 1919-2020) oil on canvas painting depicting a tiger in repose against a mottled yellow background. Signed "Helen La France" lower right. Housed in an ebonzied frame. Sight: 23 1/2" H x 29 1/2" W. Framed: 25 1/2" H x 31 1/4" W. Biography: "Self-taught African American artist Helen LaFrance was born […]
Lot 195: Robert Butler O/C Painting, Florida Everglades Swamp Scene
Robert Butler (Florida, 1943-2014) Highwaymen landscape painting depicting a crane in a swamp scene in the Florida Everglades, set against a late afternoon sky. Signed and dated "Robert Butler 85" lower right. Housed in a wooden frame with gilt trim, an off white linen liner, and a giltwood fillet with a metal picture light affixed […]
Lot 196: Sam Newton Highwayman Florida Oil on Board Riverscape
Sam Newton (American/Florida, b. 1948) oil on board waterscape depicting a river at sunset with the sun partially visible below a moss laden tree and multicolor sky, a pier to the center, and wide tree-lined road in the foreground. Signed "S. Newton" lower right. White weathered painted wood frame. Prior owner information (John B. George) […]
Lot 194: Robert Burns Wilson W/C, Kentucky Cabin & Corn Shocks
Robert Burns Wilson (American/Kentucky, 1850-1916) watercolor and gouache on paper painting depicting a cabin in a hazy landscape setting. A woman and child stand near the door while a man works the crops; an additional cabin is visible in the background beneath a group of trees having autumn foliage. Signed "Robert Burns Wilson" lower left. […]
Lot 192: William McKendree Snyder O/C Landscape, Autumn Forest
William McKendree Snyder (Indiana, 1848-1930) oil on canvas landscape painting depicting a pathway through a dense forest of beech trees adorned in autumn foliage, with a clearing revealing a village scene beyond. Signed "W. M. Snyder" lower right. Dated en verso of stretcher, "Sept. 2, 1926" in pencil. Paper and label from Madison, IN. affixed […]
Lot 193: William McKendree Snyder Landscape Painting, Grassy Meadow
William McKendree Snyder (Indiana, 1848-1930) oil on canvas landscape painting depicting trees adorned in verdant foliage surrounding a grassy meadow, which extends into the horizon under a cloudy blue sky. Signed "W. M. Snyder" lower right. Illegible inscription and possible title "Brooksland" en verso of stretcher. Housed in a giltwood frame with S-scroll and bead […]
Lot 191: Photograph of a Woman, "Vieux Carre New Orleans"
Southern School, early to mid 20th century original photograph depicting an African American woman wearing a kerchief and gazing into the camera with a tired expression. Mounted to a cream mat, Illegibly signed, "Jeff.. Short"(?) lower right, titled "Vieux Carre New Orleans" lower left and inscribed: "For thee Armstrong" lower center. Stained molded wood frame. […]
Lot 189: Small Alexander Drysdale O/B Louisiana Landscape Painting
Alexander John Drysdale (American/Louisiana, 1870-1934) oil wash on board landscape painting depicting an overcast Louisiana bayou marsh. Signed faintly "A. J. Drysdale" lower right. Partial Favor, Ruhl & Co. artist board paper label as well as partially legible New Orleans art dealer stamp, en verso. Housed in a giltwood frame with green-painted fillet design. Sight: […]
Lot 190: Alexander Drysdale Oil Painting, Louisiana Landscape
Alexander John Drysdale (Louisiana, 1870-1934) oil wash on paper landscape painting of a Louisiana Bayou marsh. Signed "A.J. Drysdale" lower left. Housed and double matted under glass in a contemporary giltwood frame. Sight: 19 1/2" H x 9 3/4" W. Framed: 25 3/4" H x 16" W. Biography: Alexander Drysdale is known for his hazy […]