SIGNIFICANT OIL PAINTINGS BY SIGNIFICANT EARLY CALIFORNIA ARTISTS

• HANSEN, N.A., Armin Carl (1886 - 1957)

Hansen, Armin Carl (1886 - 1957) National Academician, 1948

"Animals and Figures," (Story of Life), 1936, Oil on Panel, 62 ¾” x 59 ¾”

Provenance: Unknown, Commissioned by Federal Arts Project to create painting for Sunset Grammar School - "Genesis" subject matter of mother, child and animals centered on Monterey Peninsula motif of Cypress tree, Mission Bell and blue bay waters and mountains.

Estimated Value Range: $95,000 - $115,000

• MORGAN, Mary Deneale (1868 – 1948)

Cypress Trees by the Seashore, Unknown, Oil on Board, 24” x 30”

"Cypress, Monterey Coast," Unknown, Oil on Canvas, 40” x 50”

Provenance: Artist to Harrison Memorial Library

Estimated Value Range: $60,000 - $72,000

• DOUGHERTY, N.A., Paul (1877 - 1947)

Dougherty, Paul (1877 - 1947) National Academician (N.A.), 1907

Portrait of Paula Gates Dougherty, 1928, Oil on Plywood, 18” x 15”

"Coast of California," Unknown, Oil on Panel, 35” x 48”

Provenance: Ann Harding to Harrison Memorial Library, 06/19/1968

Estimated Value Range: $45,000 - $55,000

• O’SHEA, John (1876-1956)

"Mexican Girl," Unknown, Oil on Canvas, 30” x 25”

"Comida," Unknown, Oil on Canvas, Canvas, 50” x 60”

Provenance: Federal Arts Project to the Harrison Memorial Library
03/10/1936, 02/09/1937, 04/13/1937

Estimated Value Range: $40,000 -$48,000

• TAVERNIER, Jules (1844 - 1889)

"Cypress Point, Monterey," Unknown, Oil on Panel, 9 ½” x 27 ½”

Provenance: Augustin S. MacDonald to Harrison Memorial Library

Estimated Value Range: $50,000 - $60,000

• PETERS, Charles Rollo (1862 - 1928)

"Old Whaler's Cabin, Point Lobos," Unknown, Oil on Canvas, 19” x 25 ½”

• SILVA, William Posey (1859 - 1948)

"Cypress Lobos," Unknown, Oil on Canvas, 25” x 30”

"Mission Orchard," Unknown, Oil on Canvas, 32” x 32”

Provenance: Artist to Harrison Memorial Library, November 23, 1930

Estimated Value Range: $30,000 - $36,000

• BURGDORFF, Ferdinand (1881 – 1975)

"Hartnell School at Alisal, California," 1834, Oil on Canvas, 17.5”
x 11.5”

Provenance: Artist to City Hall of Carmel, CA., October 1960, acquired 1960

Estimated Value Range: $10,500 - $12,500

Armin Carl Hansen, National Academician

Hansen, Armin Carl (1886 - 1957) National Academician, 1948

"Animals and Figures," (Story of Life), 1936, Oil on Panel

Provenance: Commissioned by Federal Arts Project to create painting for Sunset Grammar School - "Genesis" subject matter of mother, child and animals centered on Monterey Peninsula motif of Cypress tree, Mission Bell and blue bay waters and mountains.

Estimated Value Range: $95,000 - $115,000