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Property from the Tenenbaum Estate and Other Owners

Thu, Jun 27, 2024 10:00AM EDT
  • Property from the Estate of Lorlee and Arnold Tenenbaum
Lot 893

Christopher Murphy Jr, Hermitage Plantation, Etching

Estimate: $400 - $600
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Property from the Estate of Lorlee and Arnold Tenenbaum

Description:

Christopher Murphy Jr. (Savannah, 1902-1973), Hermitage Plantation, Etching, signed lower right and signed in the plate lower left, The Waving Girl Gallery label on verso, matted and framed. Frame size: 13 in. x 17 1/2 in.

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: by sight, 6 3/8 in. x Width: 8 1/2 in.

Condition:

Good condition, toning, paper slightly wavy, not viewed out of frame, light wear to frame.

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