The Collection of John and Virginia Duncan - Session I
Wed, Oct 19, 2022 10:00AM EDT
Lot 773
Myrtle Jones, Savannah Victorian House, W/C
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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 |
| $150,000 | $5,000 |
| $300,000 | $10,000 |
Property from the Collection of John and Virginia Duncan, Savannah, GA
Description:
Myrtle Jones (GA, 1913-2005), Savannah Victorian House, Watercolor, signed lower right, depicting a street scene with Victorian houses and oak trees, matted and framed. Frame size: 19 1/2 in. x 23 1/2 in.Myrtle Jones was an artist whose paintings commonly featured streetscapes and the 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 11 1/2 in. x Width: 15 3/4 in.
Condition:
Overall good condition, faint foxing, light wear to edges of frame, not viewed out of frame.