Description
Collection of 11 Mid-Century Landscape and FigureStudies—Charcoal Drawings, Watercolor, Crayon, and Collages by a New YorkArtist
11 studies encompassing landscapes, figures, and abstractstudies, showcasing a variety of techniques including charcoal (some withwatercolor wash), crayon, gouache, and collage. These works are executedpredominantly in the vigorous, gestural style of expressionism.
This lot was derived from a portfolio that belonged tothe mid-20th-century female artist, Charlotte Hoffman, based in New Rochelle,New York. Some drawings containing watercolor wash may be attributed to theartist with the monogram “UC.”
The collection is dated with two key pieces of evidence:one drawing has a pencil-signed title “Sakon Woods” and is dated”1954.” Another watercolor painting was dated “7/9/51.”These dates firmly place the collection in the early 1950s.
All works are in fair condition. The margins exhibitminor wear, small tears, and handling marks. The wove paper shows slight toningconsistent with age. The versos of some works are soiled with residualcharcoal. Please refer to the pictures for the condition of individual works.
Details
- Medium: Charcoal on wove paper (some with watercolor wash), gouache, crayon, and collage
- Year: Circa 1951–1954 (Mid-20th Century)
- Dimensions: 18 x 12 in. (Largest; the lot contains various sizes up to this dimension)
- Condition Report: Fair – minor wear, tears, and handling marks on margins; minor toning; soiled on versos; unframed
Provenance
- Derived from the studio portfolio of Charlotte Hoffman, a mid-20th-century artist based in New Rochelle, New York.
- Roland Auctions NY (New York, NY).
Disclaimer:
I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracyand authenticity of this work to the best of my ability. However, it is sold asis, with no guarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historicalattribution.
