Description:

Three Christopher Murphy Jr. (Savannah, 1902-1973) Sketches of New York, Unframed, comprising a sketch of a large house signed and titled on verso '308 West 109th St.' (7 3/8 in. x 10 1/2 in., mounting glue residue along edges on verso, wear to edges, discoloration along edges, minor foxing, smudging); an unsigned sketch of building with carriages and figures on 'The Art Students' League of New York' stationary (8 3/8 in. x 11 in., toning, foxing, wear and minor losses to edges, creases in corners, discoloration along edges); and an unsigned sketch of the Brookline Museum, captioned 'Tues. Nov. 25, 1929' on 'Christopher Murphy Jr., Savannah, GA' stationary (8 3/8 in. x 11 in., wear to edges, creases and losses in corners, toning, minor foxing).

According to the consignor these were purchased in 2005 from Skinner Auctions; original quantity was 27 sketches.

Christopher Murphy Jr. was a notable 20th century Savannah, Georgia artist. Murphy's artistic education started early as both of his parents were respected Savannah artists, and continued with formal training at the Art Students League. His superior technical skills allowed him to work in a variety of mediums and subject matter and he is best known for his city and landscape scenes of his home town Savannah. He was an active member of the Savannah Art Club and taught art classes around town. During his career his work was exhibited at the National Academy of Design, Art Institute of Chicago, New York Watercolor Club, American Watercolor Society, Sesquicentennial Exposition in Philadelphia, Whitney Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Southern Art League. His work is held in the permanent collections of the Morris Museum and the Telfair as well as in various private collections.

Measurements: Height: of larger sheets 8 3/8 in. x Width: 11 in.

Condition:

See description for details.

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