Fall Southern Estates and Collections - Session II
Wed, Oct 27, 2021 10:00AM EDT
Lot 556
Myrtle Jones, Garden Scene, Marker Drawing
Estimate: $150 - $250
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 Georgia Private Collection
Description:
Myrtle Jones (Georgia, 1913 - 2005), Garden Scene, Marker Drawing, signed lower right, depicting a patio table and chairs with yellow umbrella, matted and framed. Frame size: 19 1/4 in. x 16 1/8 in.Myrtle Jones was an artist whose paintings commonly featured streetscapes and architecture of Savannah, Georgia. Throughout her career Jones depicted everyday life in Savannah, through subjects including urban streetscapes, buildings, landscapes, and portraits of locals. Jones was a prolific painter, possibly creating thousands of works within her lifetime. Selected exhibitions: Women Artists in Savannah, Telfair Academy; Exposed! Telfair Women Artists & Patrons, Telfair Museum of Art; Looking Back: Art in Savannah 1900-1960, Telfair Museum of Art. (Askart.com)
Measurements: Height: by sight 10 1/2 in. x Width: 7 3/4 in.
Condition:
Good condition, paper very slightly wavy, not viewed out of frame.