Catalog: Fine Art (34)

A Fine and Rare 1893 Etching and Aquatint by the Well Regarded Belgian Artist, Felicien Rops (1833-1898). Image size is about 3 1/2" by 4 1/4", sheet size about 7" by 10 1/2". Monogramed lightly F.R. in red pencil under image.

A Fine Painting from the Noted Tucson Artist, Marylka Modjeska (1893-1966). Modjeska studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, in Provincetown, MA, at the Art Student League in New York and the Academie Julian in Paris. This Painting measures about 23 1/2" by 20" in its frame of about 28" by 24".

A Fine Painting by the Listed California Artist, Lillias Waddell (1888-1947). Waddell was a student of Marion Kavanaugh Wachtel. Measures about 12" by 16" in its frame of about 16" by 20". Signed lower left.

A Fine Painting by the Mid Century Texas Architect and Artist, M. Arthur Kotch (1926-1997). Well known as an architect in Houston, Kotch exhibited his art at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, The Witte in San Antonio and the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts. This watercolor measures about 14 1/2" by 19 1/2" frame opening, overall frame about 18 1/2" by 23 1/2". Label on back for Wellhausen's Pictures and Frames 1112 Capital Ave. Houston Texas Phone Fairfax 4493...

A French Poster that belonged to the actress Greer Garson. This was lent to the College of Santa Fe for exhibition when Garson appeared in the production of Madwoman of Chaillot. On the back Garson has written the information, shown in photo. Measures about 16 1/2" by 23 3/4", frame overall about 17 1/2" by 24 3/4". Appears to be attached to backing. Nice Art Nouveau Style and interesting provenance.

A Fine Watercolor by the Listed Artist, Ignatz Sahula-Dycke (1900-82). Measures about 17 1/2" by 14 1/2" matte opening, overall about 25" by 22". Signed lower right. Sahula-Dycke has written something above his signature that I can not read, below his signature is lightly written "Phoenix 1940 Arizona".

A Fine Etching by the Listed New York Artist, Mathilde de Cordoba (1871-1942). She studied at the Art Students League under Kenyon Cox and with William Merritt Chase at Shinnecock. de Cordoba was also associated with the Byrdcliffe Arts & Crafts Colony. Pencil signed bottom right. Image is about 4 3/4" by 7", overall paper about 10" by 13". Frame overall measures about 11 3/4" by 14 1/2".

A Fine Mountain Landscape Painting, probably from the 1930's or earlier. Measures about 24" by 16", in its frame of about 26 1/2" by 18 1/2". Signed lower right by the artist, it looks like "Chas Lowe". Great look.

Virginia City Nevada Cave In by Robert Lee Eskridge. A Fine Watercolor by the Well Regarded California, Hawaii (& WPA) Artist, Robert Lee Eskridge (1891-1975). Measures 22 1/2" by 15". Painted on thick Arches paper. This watercolor is signed and titled on front as shown and on the back is written 'Cave-in near Virginia City'.

A Watercolor by the Listed Artist, Kathryne Hail Travis (1894-1972). Travis was a student of Randall Davey, George Bellows, and Kenyon Cox. Measures about 13 1/2" by 9 1/2" matt opening, overall frame about 21 1/8" by 17 1/8". Titled "Fall Aspens on Mon Jeau", Travis has written that "Pic is watercolor sketch in the field for large oil painting in Texas..." Nice example.

A Painting by the listed Arkansas artist, Maud Spiller Holt (1866-1952). Measures about 18" by 22", overall frame about 23" by 27". Shows wear and dirt to painting and wear to the finish on the frame. Signed lower right and Little Rock Frame shop stamp on back. Fine example of her work.

A Fine Watercolor by the Listed Artist, Herman E. Bischoff. Signed "bischoff" lower right and identified at bottom as Mamaroneck, June 3, '55. Measures about 12 1/2" by 17 1/2", overall 16" by 20".

A Fine Vintage Painting by the Listed Artist, Gladys Weaver Long. This painting measures about 18" by 14", overall frame about 22 1/4" by 18 1/4". Signed lower left, G. Weaver Long and dated (looks like '40). Painting is a little dirty and has a couple of light scratches, but shows well. Nice western landscape.

A Fine California Painting by the listed artist, Nevada Wilson (1877-1961). Wilson had an interesting and varied life working as a Wells Fargo agent and around 1908 opening an art studio. She also taught art and exhibited in California and Nevada. This painting measures about 8" by 10", overall frame about 10 3/4" by 12 3/4".

A Fine Lithograph from the noted French Artist, Jean-Louis Forain (1852-1931). Measures about 16" by 12 1/4" printed area, overall about 22 1/2" by 15 1/2". Pencil signed "Forain" and numbered 146/300. A little wear and staining and slight loss lower left in margin.

A Fine and Interesting Print from the well regarded New Orleans Artist and Newcomb College Professor, James L. Steg (1922-2001). Frame opening measures about 9" by 11 1/2", overall frame about 14 1/2" by 17". Titled "Flight in Our Time", numbered 8/30 and signed "J. L. Steg '50." Not Sure the method of printing, as Steg was always experimenting with different techniques. Great look.

A Fine Pair of Monotypes by the well regarded Taxco, Mexico Artist, Carl Pappe (1900-98). Each measure about 17 1/2" by 24 1/2" overall. Slight water staining on bottom as shown. Each pencil signed and titled.

A Fine Painting by the Listed Oklahoma Artist, Eula L. Grimes. Painting measures about 22" by 26" and is signed lower left. Does have a little wear and a couple of scratches, but shows well. Great Mid Century look.