#3094 • Artwork Collection-Cogslea-Various Artists

Part of Fine Art, Decor, Furniture and Rugs | Fine and Decorative Arts Day 1 | December 7, 2023 at 10:00 AM (live auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $800.00

Status: Sold

Collection of artwork originating at Cogslea with several pieces of unknown origin. As this studio was home to several artists: Violet Oakley, Jessie Wilcox Smith, Elizabeth Shippen Green and Edith Emerson, and these are rough sketches it is difficult to determine authorship. Also in this collection are older sketch books used possibly as study material as well as some art related books and materials. Collection includes: 1.) Oil on board of portrait of small boy leaning on chair. Board measures 12" x 9.5" and exhibits some loss and damage. Note on reverse states "Probably by Eliz. Shippen Green". 2.) Water color of scene in Tangiers measuring 11" x 7.5". At lower left is ink inscription "El Marshan, Tangier, Feb 6/23" 3.) Water color of Middle-Eastern landscape measuring 6.25" x 8.5". 4.) Water color of European lake landscape measuring 6.25" x 8.5". 5.) Oil on canvas of European street scene measuring 13" x 9.5". Written on reverse is note "From Studio of Violet Oakley & Edith Emerson, Maybe painted by one or the other". 6.) Water color of Venice measuring 6.5" x 4.25". Initialed lower right "HE". 7.) Water color of European street scene measuring 7.25" x 4". Initialed lower right "HE". 8.) Watercolor/pencil of European street scene measuring 8.75" x 4.25". Shet has minor losses at top and bottom right corners. 9.) Watercolor of ocean/coastal scene measuring 5" x 7". Sheet exhibits some water damage/mold spotting. 10.) Watercolor of peasant walking near barn on road measuring 9.5" x 8". Sheet exhibits some water damage/mold spotting. 11.) Small watercolor of European scenic with church and bridge in background measuring 4.5" x 7". 12.) Watercolor of European river scene measuring 4.25" x 10" mounted on larger board. 13.) Oil on paper profile portrait of woman from the back measuring 7" x 5" (sight) in paper mat. Sheet exhibits some water damage and loss. 14.) Pen & ink of garden scene measuring 10" x 7". 15.) Pen & Ink of woman in chair measuring 13.5" x 9". Sheet exhibits significant damage and loss. 16.) Watercolor of field with woods in background measuring 6" x 10.5". Sheet exhibits some water damage/mold spotting. 17.) Watercolor of river and mountains measuring 14.5" x 10.5". SLL (undecipherable). Reverse of sheet presents pencil note "Lake George, fr Arcady Sept 14/39-H.F.G's house". 18.) 19th century watercolor of horse drawn cart on bridge measuring 5.5" x 10". 19.) 19th century pencil drawing of woman with umbrella on beach measuring 8" x 5". 20.) Pencil drawing of "Peregil Island" measuring 5" x 3.75". Drawing on Cruise notes printed sheet from the T.S.S. California. 21.) Sketchbook from the mid-19th century measuring 8.5" x 11.5" containing numerous pen & ink drawings of hands and feet. Book presents some light water staining. 22.) Sketchbook from the mid-19th century measuring 9" x 12" containing numerous pencil drawings related to anatomy and bone structure. Book presents water staining and damage. 23.) Sketchbook from the mid-19th century measuring 4" x 6" containing numerous pencil drawings of portraits. Book presents water staining and damage. 24.) Group of 3 pen & ink sketches of portraits or camp scenes all measuring 8" x 6" or slightly smaller. 25.) Pastel drawing of arms measuring 7" x 10". 25.) Book titled "Lettering for Printers & Designers" by Thomas Wood Stevens, 1906. Flyleaf presents Edith Emerson's signature. 26.) Grouping of 5 paper stencils for furniture or wall decoration. Sheet sizes from 15" x 10.5" to 5" x 10.5". Sheets exhibit some wear and loss. 27.) Booklet titled "The Copley Prints" from Curtis & Cameron, Boston, 1924. Booklet is a catalog for print seller that includes several Violet Oakley prints. 28.) Sheets contained in envelope to Edith Emerson labeled "Japanese Transparent Water Colors" . Provenance: Violet Oakley/Edith Emerson