Hudson River Art Auction Ending 2/25

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Beautifully framed 19thC o/c landscape View of "Camel's Hump" mountain in Vermont painted by Hudson River School artist William Richardson Tyler (1825-1896) American. AskArt Bio: A painter in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and Keene Valley in northern New York, William Tyler was a resident of Troy, New York from 1862 to 1866. He was active in New York City as an exhibitor at the National Academy of Design from 1862 to 1867 and in 1878. (His paintings have sold for as high as $18,800.) 7.5" x 12.5" sight 19" x 24" overall

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AskArt Bio: John Carleton Wiggins was a pastoral landscape painter usually depicted with flocks of sheep or herds of cattle. His birth name was John Carleton Wiggins, but he preferred not to use his first name of John. He was born in Turner, Orange County, New York 1848 and raised in Brooklyn where he attended public schools and studied with George Inness. Some biographies indicate he studied at the National Academy of Design, but the Academy has no record of his attendance. However, their records do indicate that between 1866 to 1880, he exhibited at the Academy's annual exhibitions. In 1890, he was elected as an Associate member of the National Academy, and made an Academician in 1906. Beginning 1880, Wiggins spent several years painting and studying in Europe and England, but was primarily in France, developing plein-air painting skills at Barbizon and Fontainebleau. These years influenced his subsequent style and subject matter as he changed from pure landscape painting to landscapes with ''broadly brushed images of cattle and sheep''. (Davis, 584). He won a gold medal at the Paris Salon in 1894, and exhibited regularly at London's Royal Academy. He also studied in Holland. Returning to New York, he maintained a studio in Greenwich Village, and was influenced by John H. Cocks, a Brooklyn sculptor and landscape painter. By 1904, Wiggins moved his primary residence to Old Lyme, Connecticut, which had been the place he and his family had spent their summers. There he became a founder of the Old Lyme Art Colony, which grew to be a center of American Impressionism. Many of his paintings, with subtle lights and shadows, warm colors and soft edges, reflected his inspiration of the countryside of Old Lyme. It was a natural setting for artists, whose work like that of Wiggins, made obvious the influence of the French Barbizon painters. Carleton Wiggins also founded an art school in Old Lyme. His works can be seen in many collections and museums, including the National Gallery of Art, Lotus Club, Corcoran Gallery, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Carleton Wiggins died in 1932, in Old Lyme, Connecticut. (His paintings have sold for as high as $33,000.)

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19thC framed o/c Hudson River School landscape painting depicting artist painting with umbrella signed McDonald lower left. A wonderful Fall scene of an artist painting at the rivers edge. 14.75" x 9.5"sight 19.5" x 14.25"overall

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AskArt Bio: Time Line for Clinton Loveridge: 1838 - born Troy, NY, 2nd child of Cicero & Gloranah (25 Dec.) 1842 - His father dies of scarlet fever (27 Oct.) 1850 - Albany, w. brother Eugene 14, sister Jane 9 per census 1859 - Has own studio 1860 - Landscape painter, census info. 1861 - Enlists in 1st Regiment of Berdan S.S. (11 Aug.) 1862 - Wounded at Battle of Hanover Court, VA, left leg amputated (27 May) 1863 - Central Park Hospital in NYC recovering - Discharged for disability - Pension granted $8/mo. (29 June 1864 - Received artificial leg (11 Feb.) - Appointed 2nd Lt., 1st Reg. Of Veterans' Reserve Volunteers - F. H. Johnson mustered out Aug. 28, war buddy & future brother-in-law 1865 - His mother dies (6 May) 1866 - Mustered out July 3, Brooklyn, NY - Re-applied for pension, witnessed by J.E. Loveridge (sister) 1867 - Exhibited paintings Brooklyn Art Assn. & Nat'l. Academy of Design (through 1899) 1870 - Brooklyn, NY, age 30, boarder in home of John Bond Fellow artist Samuel Carr in household, 461 12th St. 1888 - Living at 461 12th St., Brooklyn according to city director 1889 - Letter offering some oil paintings with his signature 1900 - Still boarding with Bond and Carr 1912 - Declaration for Pension, act of May 11 1915 - Died of nephritis at Sunshine Sanatorium, Brooklyn, NY (19 Sep.)(His paintings have sold for as high as $19,550.)

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Maple framed "The Terrible" ship portrait reverse painted on glass in black resembling a silhouette. The information that I found was that "The Terrible" was a French war ship, a "First Rate Ship." Terrible 100/104 (launched 21 February 1693 at Brest)-broken up 1714 7" x 9.25" sight 11.25" x 13.5" overall

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A wonderful 19thC framed o/b miniature painting with a detailed scene of harvesting hay and picnicking by the river. 4.5" x 5.25" sight 8.5" x 9" overall

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Framed 19thC signed ''H. Fuechsel NY 1864'' oil on board, 13'' x 23.25'' sight, 16.5'' x 27'' overall. German/American Hermann Fuechsel is considered a German/American landscape painter and engraver. He was born in Brunswick (Germany) August 8, 1833 and died December 30, 1915. He began his formal art studies with landscape painter Hans Heinrich Jurgen Brandes (1803-1868) and with landscape painter and engraver Karl Friedrich Lessing (1808-1880) at the Dusseldorf Academy. While attending the Academy he would meet American artists Albert Bierstadt (1830-1902), Worthington Whittredge (1820-1910) and Emanuel Leutze (1816-1868). In 1858, Hermann Fuechsel traveled to the United States to join fellow students. Upon arrival in New York City, Fuechsel opened a studio in Appleton's Building at 839 Broadway. In 1882, Fuechsel moved his studio to The Studio Building at 15 Tenth Street where Bierstadt, Whittredge, Gifford and several other artists had their studios. He began exhibiting at the Pennsylvania Academy in 1860 and continued to exhibit there until 1888. He exhibited at the Boston Athenaeum from 1860 to 1869 and in New York at the National Academy of Design from 1861-1900. As a print maker and engraver, Fuechsel produced steel engravings his Hudson River, White Mountain, Lake George, Catskill and Adirondack landscapes. He produced engravings for Albert Bierstadt and several other American landscape painters thus becoming one of the America's most published artists.

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Signed "H.L. Hogan" framed 19thC o/c View that appears to be looking north from the east side of Pollepel Island on the Hudson river (Bannerman's Island) 10.75" x 19.75" sight, 14.75" x 24" overall

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Framed 19thC o/c Hudson Highlands pastel painting nicely framed in shadowbox under glass. American School, this appears to be a "Chandler," but unsigned 9.5" x 19.5" sight 14.75" x 24.75" overall

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Early, primitive folk art style small framed painting, unsigned. It is possible that this is a View from Fishkill Landing (Beacon, NY today) as it appear a ferry is crossing the river with a sailboat in foreground. 8.75" x 11.75" sight 12" x 15" overall

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19thC Framed and matted hand colored William Bartlett engraving by artist "R. Sands" titled "Rail-Road Scene , Little Falls" (New York). Small folio. Note: the craft of hand coloring was done by trained women in the 19thC. They were compensated one penny for each engraving, which was considered good work at the time. 9.25" x 11.75" overall

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Framed 19thC o/c View of people on riverbank w/boat. Illegibly signed lower right in red (see image). American Hudson River School scene with nice detail on figures 13" x 19.75" sight 15.75" x 22.75" overall

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19thC Framed and matted color engraving titled "The Hudson At Cozzens's." Cozzens Hotel was situated high on a bluff just south of West Point Military Academy. Cozzens Landing is where the steamboats docked for passengers destined for West Point or Garrison Landing across the river. Link to Cozzens info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cozzens_House_Hotel. 15.5" x 12.5" overall

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Framed under glass. 19thC o/b View of sailing & fishing. It looks like the View is down by Stony Point opposite Verplanck Point on the Hudson River 11.25" x 15.75" overall

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19thC Framed, matted under glass hand colored William H. Bartlett (1800-1854) engraving by artist "G. R. Richardson" titled "Crow-Nest From Bull Hill" (Hudson River). Small folio. Note: the craft of hand coloring was done by trained women in the 19thC. They were compensated one penny for each engraving, which was considered good work at the time. Classic View with West Point and Constitution Island further south in the illustration. 11.75" x 14.5" overall

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19thC Framed, o/c, unsigned painting that is essentially the same View as Lot 35 colored engraving above. This painting was originally in the lifelong collection of Keith and Caroline Gray, Charlotte, NC. Both were lifelong supporters of the Mint Museum in Charlotte, with Caroline serving in multiple capacities from docent to a member of the acquisitions board and trustee. Caroline was the first Certified property Appraiser in Charlotte. What is interesting is that the artist has depicted West Point as an island rather than the peninsula that it actually is. 19.5" x 23.5" sight 22.75" x 31.75" overall

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19thC Framed and matted colored large folio engraving titled "West Point From Philipstown" created by artist W. J. Bennett. A great View of sailboats navigating the most dangerous portion of the Hudson River. Sloops would typically hold up in the two bays at either end of the narrow Highlands waiting for favorable weather and tide conditions, and then "race" through the Highlands to the other bay for clear sailing. Newburgh Bay was to the North, and Peekskill Bay to the South. Both Bays were known as the gateways to the narrow and deep Hudson of the Highlands. A great View. 25.5" x 30.5" overall

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20thC framed o/b painting by Roberta Griffin titled "Historic Fishkill Creek." This appear to be a View of activity on the Fishkill Creek as it appears in Beacon, NY before it reaches the Hudson River. I believe it is in the area of the Park that leads to Dennings Point. Roberta Griffin has had extensive training and experience. She has exhibited in many shows. According to her website, she has a love for the Hudson River School style of painting. Check out her site with information on her as well as image of her wonderful art. Link: http://robertagriffin.com/index.html. 17.5" x 23.5" sight 22" x 28" overall

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Wikipedia: Chillon began as a Roman outpost, guarding the strategic road through the Alpine passes.[2] The later history of Chillon was influenced by three major periods: the Savoy Period, the Bernese Period, and the Vaudois Period.[3] Savoy period Edit Arms of the House of Savoy The oldest parts of the castle have not been definitively dated, but the first written record of the castle is in 1005.[4] It was built to control the road from Burgundy to the Great Saint Bernard Pass[5] From the mid 12th century, the castle was summer home to the Counts of Savoy, who kept a fleet of ships on Lake Geneva. The castle was greatly expanded in 1248[6] by Peter II.[7] Chillon as a prison Edit During the 16th century Wars of Religion, it was used by the dukes of Savoy to house prisoners. Its most famous prisoner was probably François de Bonivard, a Genevois monk, prior of St. Victor in Geneva and politician who was imprisoned there in 1530 for defending his homeland from the dukes of Savoy.[8] Bernese period Edit Over his six-year term, de Bonivard paced as far as his chain would allow, and the chain and rut are still visible. He was rescued in 1536 by his countrymen and Bernese, who took the castle by force. The prison was residence for Bernese bailiff until Chillon was converted into a state prison in 1733.[9] Vaudois period Edit In 1798, the French-speaking canton of Vaud drove out the German-speaking Bernese authorities and declared the Lemanic Republic. The Vaudois invited in French troops to help them maintain autonomy from the other Swiss. When the French moved in and occupied, Chillon was used as a munitions and weapons depot.[10] Today Edit Today, Chillon is currently open to the public for visits and tours. According to the castle website, Chillon is listed as "Switzerland's most visited historic monument".[11] There is a fee for entrance and there are both parking spaces and a bus stop nearby for travel. Inside the castle there are several recreations of the interiors of some of the main rooms including the grand bedroom, hall, and cave stores. Inside the castle itself there are four great halls, three courtyards, and a series of bedrooms open to the public. One of the oldest is the Camera domini, which was a room occupied by the Duke of Savoy-it is decorated with 14th Century medieval murals.

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20thC large framed original photograph titled and signed by artist of "Sugar Loaf Mtn. from Deerland." Glass is broken and needs to be replaced. 14.5" x 16.5" overall