Property from the Virginia and John Duncan Collection, Savannah, GA

Description:

Three Christopher Murphy Jr. (Savannah, 1902-1973) Sketches, comprising a 11 in. x 8 1/2 in. graphite sketch of a street lined with sky scrapers, image size 9 3/4 in. x 4 1/2 in., unsigned (toning, wear to edges, minor scattered foxing, crease across upper left corner); a 11 in. x 7 in. graphite sketch of street corner with figure, unsigned, inscribed 'Little Six...., Rose Street market, March 23, 1930' lower right (with toning, wear to edges, and scattered foxing); and a 11 in. x 8 1/2 in. graphite sketch of busy street scene with figures, image size 8 5/8 in. x 6 in., unsigned (toning, wear to edges, and scattered foxing, mounting tape on top and bottom edge on verso, faint mat burn), all unframed.
According to the consignor these were purchased in 2005 from Skinner Auctions; original quantity was 27 sketches by Christopher Murphy Jr.

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 largest sheet 11 in. x Width: 8 1/2 in.

Condition:

See description for details, all with toning, wear to edges, and scattered foxing.

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