Winter Southern Estates and Collections: Session I
Tue, Feb 25, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 147
Durett Stokes (FL/MD, 1881-1967), Orange Park, FL
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for
$500
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $300,000 | $10,000 |
Property from a Jacksonville, FL Private Collector
Description:
Durett Stokes (FL/MD, 1881-1967), Orange Park, FL, Oil on Canvas, signed lower right and signed, titled, inscribed 'sunset scene of ... Becren boat house where the artist had his studio, given by the artist to Miss Ruth Spencer, later Mrs. James Gurren of Decatur, GA' and dated 1917 on verso, depicting a sunset on a lake with dock and boathouse and a white crane in the foreground, in a giltwood frame. Frame size: 17 5/8 in. x 14 5/8 in.Durett Stokes was an American artist who specialized in landscapes; however, he was also quite skilled in portraiture. Stokes received his training at the Cincinnati Academy under noted artists C.A. Lord, O.W. Beck, L.H. Meakin, L.J. Rebisso, C.J. Barnhorn and Vincent Nowottny. For a while he taught art at the Cedarville College in Ohio. His works are exhibited in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery. (askart.com)
Measurements: Height: by sight 14 3/4 in. x Width: 11 3/4 in.
Condition:
Overall fair condition, some areas of craquelure, faint horizontal stretcher marks along top and bottom, in need of gentle cleaning.Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS IS’, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
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