Winter Southern Estates and Collections: Session I
Tue, Feb 25, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 233
Frank Convers Mathewson, American Trailing Arbutus
Estimate: $400 - $600
Sold for
$300
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 |
Description:
Frank Convers Mathewson (RI, 1862-1941), American Trailing Arbutus in a Landscape, 1914 Gouache on Board, signed and dated 1914 lower right, depicting flowering vines and trees, matted and framed. Frame size: 19 1/4 in. x 17 3/4 in.Provenance: Purchased in 1998 at Skinner, Marlborough, MA.
Frank Convers Mathewson was born in Barrington, RI in 1862. He studied in Paris at the Academie Julian with Jean Paul Laurens, and at the National School of Decorative Art. He also studied painting in Italy with Frank Vincent DuMond. He had a studio for a time in Munich, which he shared with Stacy Tolman, and painted for many years in New York City. Mathewson is known for his landscapes, florals, and marine paintings. Mathewson was a member of the New York Watercolor Club, the Providence Art Club, the Providence Watercolor Club, the American Watercolor Society, the South County Art Association, and the North Shore Art Association. His work was exhibited nationally at the Boston Art Club, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and the Art Institute of Chicago, and abroad, in Paris and in Turin, Italy, and is also represented in the collections of the Rhode Island School of Design, the Providence Art Club, the University Club,(Providence), the Boston Art Club, and the South County Rhode Island Art Association. (askart.com)
Measurements: Height: of board 10 in. x Width: 7 in.
Condition:
Good condition, board slightly warped, minor wear to edges of board, some craquelure to paint, not viewed out of frame.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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