Fall Southern Estates and Collections: Session I
Tue, Oct 17, 2023 10:00AM EDT
Lot 157
Peter Hurd (NM/PA, 1904-1984), Heavy Weather, W/C
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Sold for
$3,000
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 of a South Carolina Collector
Description:
Peter Hurd (NM/PA, 1904-1984), Heavy Weather, Watercolor on Paper, 1966, signed lower left, depicting storm clouds with a rainbow over fields, with label on the back from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Parkway at 26th St., Philadelphia, lent by the Baker Collector Gallery of Lubbock, Texas for the exhibition Henriette Wyeth-Peter Hurd Exhibition. Linen matted and framed. Frame size: 29 1/4 in. x 39 1/4 in.Peter Hurd was an American painter known for his Western landscapes. He studied in Pennsylvania with the illustrator N.C. Wyeth alongside Wyeth's own children. Hurd later married Wyeth's oldest daughter Henriette. During WWII, Hurd worked as a war correspondent for Life Magazine. In this time, he created hundreds of his “War Sketches.” He went on to complete commissions for murals and portraits, including the official state portrait of Lyndon B. Johnson. His work can be found in the Roswell Museum and Art Center, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, the Whitney Museum, as well as in galleries and private collections.
Measurements: Height: by sight 18 1/2 in x Width: 28 1/2 in
Condition:
Good condition, some staining to linen mat, 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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