Winter Southern Estates and Collections: Session I
Tue, Feb 25, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 312
Shirley M. Cole (NY, 20th/21st C), Four Paintings
Estimate: $300 - $500
Unsold
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 Private Collection, Savannah, GA
Description:
Shirley M. Cole (NY, 20th/21st C), Four Paintings, comprising a paining of a woman with beaded hat and hair, signed lower right, a portrait of a man with colorful patterned shirt and hat, signed and dated 2000 along left side, a portrait of a frowning clown, signed and dated 2000 right edge, and a portrait of a clown against a yellow background, signed and dated 2000 lower left, all matted and framed.Cole was born in Chicago and moved to Brooklyn with her family at age 12. A self-taught artist, she began painting in the 1980s and was an active member of the Bedford-Stuyvesant Artist Alliance in Brooklyn, exhibiting her work at various New York galleries and art fairs. Cole's work, which is created from a combinations of watercolor, gouache and poster paint, radiates with color and energy. Her mixed media paintings bear the occasional influence of artistic styles ranging from Cubism to Surrealism, yet they retain their own distinctive style. (savannahmorningnews.com)
Measurements: Height: of largest frame 22 1/2 in. x Width: 18 1/2 in.
Condition:
Overall good condition, paper slightly wavy in frames, clown painting with dark background with creases to paper, not viewed out of frames. General wear to frames.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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