1569

DAWSON DAWSON-WATSON (American 1864-1939) "In the Canyon" oil on canvas laid down on board, signed lower right. 15.75"x11.75".

Born in London, England, Dawson-Watson painted in Giverny 1885-90. At the urging of C. Beckworth, he came to the U.S. in 1893. In 1927 he established his own studio in San Antonio, after hearing about the San Antonio Wildflower Painting Contest. 

1570

AMERICAN SCHOOL (19th century) "Portrait of an African American Boy" oil on canvas, unsigned. 15"x24".

1571

LOUIS ALEXANDER NEEBE (American b.1873) "House on the Hill" oil on board, signed on verso upper right corner "L.A. Neebe". 14.5"x10.5” image size.

Originally born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Louis A. Neebe moved to Chicago, where he became an active member of the Chicago Society of Artists, the Society of Independent Artists, and the Business Men’s Art Club.  He is best known for his landscape scenes (such as the offered lot).

1572

EDWARD HAMER (American 1877-1960) "Evening Sunset over the Pond” oil on board, signed lower right. 24.5"x29".

Born in Germany, Edward Hamer studied at the Art Institute of Chicago. He studied under Frank Duveneck while Duveneck was a visiting professor. Hamer was also a member of the Art Student’s League and the Chicago and All Illinois Society of Fine Art.

1573

EDWARD HAMER (American 1877-1960) "Fishing in the River" oil on board, signed lower right. 20"x24".

1574

CONTINENTAL SCHOOL (19th century) "An Allegorical Scene, Possibly Bathsheba and David" oil on canvas, unsigned. 12"x9".

1575

AMERICAN SCHOOL (19th century) "The Majestic Elk" oil on canvas, unsigned. 48"x36". 

1576

E.A. AMES (American 19th/20th century) "A Beauty" pastel on canvas, signed lower right, and contained in an ornate glazed frame. 50"x36".