June Southern Estates & Collections: Session I
Tue, Jun 20, 2023 10:00AM EDT
Lot 55
William Halsey, The Pirates' House, Savannah, W/C
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Sold for
$1,100
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 from a Savannah, GA Estate
Description:
William Halsey (SC, 1915-1999), The Pirates' House, Savannah, Georgia, 1957, Pen and Watercolor, signed lower left, depicting a street scene featuring the Pirates House with figures walking down the sidewalk, with image of verso on the back of the frame, reading 'Pirate's House 20 East Broad St. Savannah, Georgia, Painting by WM. Halsey P. 20 (center) LMT Jan-Feb '57,' and also marked 'Featured in FORD TIMES,' matted and framed. Frame size: 24 3/8 in. x 34 3/8 in.Charleston artist William Melton Halsey was a leader of the Southern modern art movement in the 20th century. Growing up during the Charleston Renaissance, he studied under Elizabeth O'Neill Verner and at the University of South Carolina, before spending time learning color theory at the school of the MFA Boston. Halsey taught at the Gibes, the Charleston School of Art and the College of Charleston. His work can be found in the permanent collections of the High Museum of Art, the MFA Boston, the Gibes Museum of Art and others. The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art in Charleston bears the artist's name. (The Johnson Collection)
Measurements: Height: by sight 15 3/4 in. x Width: 26 3/8 in.
Condition:
Good condition, 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. 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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