(District of Columbia/Maryland, 1826-1888)
Oysters, 1872, initialed and dated lower right "A.W.'72", oil on academy board, 6 x 9-3/8 in.; period gilt wood frame, 9-1/2 x 12-1/2 x 1-3/4 in.
Provenance: The Collection of William and Abigail Gerdts, Washington, D.C.; Doyle Auctions, New York, New York, March 27, 2019, sold for $4,500; Private South Carolina Collection
Literature: Gerdts, William H., and Philbrook Art Center. 1981, Painters of the Humble Truth; Masterpieces of American Still Life, 1801-1939. Columbia, Mo., [Tulsa, Okla.]: University of Missouri Press; Philbrook Art Center. pg. 110, figure 5.22.
Exhibited: The American Federation of Arts, A Century of American Still-Life Paintings: 1813-1913, October 1966-October 1967, exhibition number 66-12 (label verso); Philbrook Art Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Painters of the Humble Truth: American Still Life Painting, September 27, 1981-July 4, 1982, no. 134 (label verso); Mead Art Museum, Amherst College, Amherst, Massachusetts, February 27-April 26, 1998, also at Berry-Hill Galleries, New York, New York, May 9-June 26, 1998: For Beauty and For Truth: The William and Abigail Gerdts Collection of American Still Life (labels verso); Triton Museum of Art, San Jose, California (label verso)
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The Collection of William and Abigail Gerdts, Washington, D.C.; Doyle Auctions, New York, New York, March 27, 2019, sold for $4,500; Private South Carolina Collection
crackle/surface anomaly lower edge, possibly pigment related, retouch and abrasions at edges under frame; frame with wear and losses commensurate with age Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.