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Lot 1,  Smith, Marcus
Biography:  (1929-2007)  Studied at Art Center, Los Angeles and ASL.  Well known portrait painter in Provincetown since 1966 (at 286 Commercial Street).  Has been represented by Winstaley York Gallery, Dennis.  Member of PAAM.

Title:  Abstract Landscape
Medium:  acrylic on canvas
Size (H x W):  24 x 36
Signature:  slr
Notes:  dated '87
Condition:  very good
Framing:  wood slat
Frame Size:  24.5 x 36.5
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  3.3 

Estimate:  200 - 400

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Lot 2,  Smith, Marcus
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 1.

Title:  Untitled
Medium:  acrylic on canvas
Size (H x W):  50 x 50
Signature:  slr
Notes: 
Condition:  very good
Framing:  wood slat
Frame Size:  50.5 x 50.5
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  5.2 

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Lot 3,  Smith, Marcus
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 1.

Title:  Untitled
Medium:  acrylic on canvas
Size (H x W):  24 x 30
Signature:  slr
Notes:  dated '87
Condition:  very good
Framing:  wood slat
Frame Size:  24.375 x 30.375
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  2.2 

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Lot 4,  Smith, Marcus
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 1.

Title:  Untitled
Medium:  acrylic on canvas
Size (H x W):  36 x 24
Signature:  unsigned
Notes:  from the estate of the artist
Condition:  very good
Framing:  unframed
Frame Size:  36 x 24
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  2.1 

Estimate: 100 - 200

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Lot 5,  Smith, Marcus
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 1.

Title:  Portrait of Aretha Franklin
Medium:  acrylic on canvas
Size (H x W):  36 x 30
Signature:  sll
Notes:  dated '03
Condition:  very good
Framing:  wood slat
Frame Size:  36.5 x 30.5
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  2.2 

Estimate: 200 - 400

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Lot 6,  Smith, Marcus
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 1.

Title:  Untitled Unicorn
Medium:  acrylic on canvas
Size (H x W):  30 x 34
Signature:  slr
Notes:  dated '98, lower right
Condition:  very good
Framing:  wood slat
Frame Size:  30.5 x 34.5
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  2.1 

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Lot 7,  Smith, Marcus
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 1.

Title:  Portrait of Norman Mailer
Medium:  acrylic on canvas
Size (H x W):  36 x 30
Signature:  slr
Notes:  dated '03, includes a note from Norman Mailer on the portrait
Condition:  very good
Framing:   wood
Frame Size:  36.5 x 30.5
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  2.2 

Estimate: 200 - 400

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Lot 8,  Smith, Marcus
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 1.

Title:  Untitled Winter Landscape
Medium:  acrylic on canvas
Size (H x W):  11 x 14.25
Signature:  unsigned
Notes:  from the estate of the artist
Condition:  very good
Framing:  gold frame
Frame Size:  15.25 x 18
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  4.1 

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Lot 9,  Smith, Marcus
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 1.

Title:  Untitled Barn
Medium:  acrylic on canvas
Size (H x W):  8 x 10
Signature:  unsigned
Notes:  from the estate of the artist
Condition:  very good
Framing:  ornate gold frame
Frame Size:  15.875 x 18.875
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  4.2 

Estimate: 100 - 200

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Lot 10,  Smith, Marcus
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 1.

Title:  Untitled Abstract
Medium:  acrylic on canvas
Size (H x W):  30 x 36
Signature:  unsigned
Notes:  from the estate of the artist
Condition:  very good
Framing:  wood slat
Frame Size:  30.5 x 36.5
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  3.1 

Estimate: 100 - 200

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Lot 11,  Smith, Marcus
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 1.

Title:  Shed/Landscape
Medium:  acrylic on board
Size (H x W):  9 x 12
Signature:  slr
Notes:  dated '98, another painting study on verso
Condition:  very good
Framing:  unframed
Frame Size:  9 x 12
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  1

Estimate: 100 - 200

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Lot 12,  Smith, Marcus
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 1.

Title:  Road/Landscape
Medium:  acrylic on canvas board
Size (H x W):  9 x 12
Signature:  unsigned
Notes:  from the estate of the artist
Condition:  very good
Framing:  unframed
Frame Size:  9 x 12
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  1

Estimate: 50 - 100

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Lot 13,  Smith, Marcus
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 1.

Title:  Abstract
Medium:  acrylic on canvas
Size (H x W):  20 x 24
Signature:  slr
Notes:  dated '88
Condition:  very good
Framing:  painted wood slat
Frame Size:  20.5 x 24.5
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  2.1 

Estimate: 200 - 400

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Lot 14,  Smith, Marcus
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 1.

Title:  Landscape
Medium:  acrylic on masonite
Size (H x W):  12 x 15.75
Signature:  unsigned
Notes:  from the estate of the artist
Condition:  fair, slight chipping on outer edges
Framing:  unframed
Frame Size:  12 x 15.75
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  1.2 

Estimate: 50 - 100

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Lot 15,  Smith, Marcus
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 1.

Title:  Untitled
Medium:  acrylic on canvas
Size (H x W):  8 x 10
Signature:  signed verso
Notes:  dated '99
Condition:  very good
Framing:  white painted wood and canvas
Frame Size:  12.875 x 14.75
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  2.1 

Estimate: 75 - 150

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Lot 16,  Smith, Marcus
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 1.

Title:  Untitled Landscape with House
Medium:  acrylic on masonite
Size (H x W):  12 x 16
Signature:  unsigned
Notes: 
Condition:  very good
Framing:  wood frame
Frame Size:  17 x 20.875
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  3.1 

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Lot 17,  Smith, Marcus
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 1.

Title:  Untitled Landscape
Medium:  acrylic on canvas
Size (H x W):  12 x 16
Signature:  slr
Notes:  dated '98
Condition:  very good
Framing:  unframed
Frame Size:  12 x 16
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  1.1 

Estimate: 75 - 150

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Lot 18,  Smith, Marcus
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 1.

Title:  Untitled Landscape with Flamingo
Medium:  acrylic on canvas
Size (H x W):  16 x 20
Signature:  unsigned
Notes:  from the estate of the artist
Condition:  very good
Framing:  unframed
Frame Size:  16 x 20
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  1.1 

Estimate: 50 - 100

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Lot 19,  Smith, Bill
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 1.

Title:  Untitled Abstract
Medium:  acrylic on canvas
Size (H x W):  20 x 23.75
Signature:  slr
Notes:  dated '88
Condition:  very good
Framing:  wood slat
Frame Size:  20.5 x 24.25
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  2.1 

Estimate: 200 - 400

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Lot 20,  Smith, Marcus
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 1.

Title:  Untitled Nude Figure
Medium:  acrylic on canvas
Size (H x W):  16 x 12
Signature:  signed verso
Notes:  dated '06
Condition:  excellent
Framing:  gold and linen frame
Frame Size:  21.175 x 17.175
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  3.1 

Estimate: 200 - 400

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Lot 21,  Smith, Marcus
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 1.

Title:  Untitled
Medium:  acrylic on masonite
Size (H x W):  11.5 x 16
Signature:  slr
Notes:  dated '99
Condition:  very good
Framing:  painted wood
Frame Size:  17.375 x 21.375
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  3.1 

Estimate: 100 - 200

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Lot 22,  Smith, Marcus
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 1.

Title:  Untitled Couple
Medium:  acrylic on canvas
Size (H x W):  11.75 x 8.75
Signature:  slr
Notes: 
Condition:  very good
Framing:  frame/glass
Frame Size:  17.575 x 14.5
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  3.2

Estimate: 100 - 200

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Lot 23,  Smith, Marcus
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 1.

Title:  Untitled Abstract
Medium:  acrylic on wood paneling
Size (H x W):  5 x 7
Signature:  unsigned
Notes:  from the estate of the artist
Condition:  very good
Framing:  ornate gold gild
Frame Size:  11.25 x 13.25
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  1.2

Estimate: 50 - 100

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Lot 24,  Smith, Marcus
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 1.

Title:  Landscape
Medium:  acrylic on canvas
Size (H x W):  8 x 10
Signature:  signed verso
Notes:  dated '02
Condition:  very good
Framing:  ornate gold gild
Frame Size:  14.375 x 16.375
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  2.2

Estimate: 100 - 200

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Lot 25,  Smith, Marcus
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 1.

Title:  Looking to Sea
Medium:  acrylic on canvas
Size (H x W):  30 x 40
Signature:  slr
Notes:  dated '88, titled on side, original price, 400.
Condition:  very good
Framing:  wood slat
Frame Size:  30.5 x 40.5
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  4.2 

Estimate: 600 - 800

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Lot 26,  Trynz, Libby
Biography:  (1904-2000)  Painted in Provincetown for over 55 years, studied for many years at PAAM.  Mentor was Remo Farruggio, recent PAAM auction yielded a new record price.

Title:  Untitled
Medium:  oil on canvas
Size (H x W):  25 x 30
Signature:  slr and verso
Notes:  dated 1973 on verso
Condition:  very good, one slight indentation on canvas
Framing:  unframed
Frame Size:  25 x 30
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  2.1 

Estimate: 100 - 200

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Lot 27,  Lober Colucci, Marilyn
Biography:   (born 1957) Has solo show currently hanging at Lorraine's Restaurant, Provincetown. Studied with Jim Peters (2006), John Clayton (2003), Cynthia Packard (2004), also with Hilda Neily, F. Ron Fowler, Carol Whorf Westcott. Member of PAAM (since 2002). Exhibitions include: PAAM Member's Open (2002-present), PAAM Member's Juried, 2007, PAAM Member's Juried (2006, Deanna Griffin of Boston MFA, juror), Julie Heller Gallery (2003-2006), Wampum, Etc. In many local collections and recently became part of Carly Simon's art collection.

Title:  Lovers at Herring Cove Beach
Medium:  oil on canvas
Size (H x W):  18 x 24
Signature:  slr and verso
Notes:  dated 2004, titled on verso
Condition:  excellent
Framing:  gold gild
Frame Size:  20.675 x 26.675
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  2.3 

Estimate: 300 - 600

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Lot 28,  Maryles, Simie
Biography:  Represented by the Simie Maryles Gallery, Provincetown.  A very prolific and collected artist found in countless collections.

Title:  Afternoon Tea
Medium:  oil on canvas
Size (H x W):  24 x 36
Signature:  slr and verso
Notes:  titled on verso, original price, 6,800
Condition:  excellent
Framing:  gold
Frame Size:  30 x 36
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  9.2 

Estimate: 3,500 - 4,000

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Lot 29,  Maryles, Simie
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 28..

Title:  Red Geraniums
Medium:  oil on canvas
Size (H x W):  24 x 16
Signature:  slr
Notes:  titled on verso, original price 3,800
Condition:  excellent
Framing:  gold
Frame Size:  28 x 20
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  4.1 

Estimate: 2,000 - 2,500

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Lot 30,  Keasey, Spencer
Biography:   (born 1967)  Self taught artist, recently relocated to Provincetown to explore his artistic side.  Member of PAAM (2 open exhibitions so far), many commissioned watercolors and in a lot of collections, including mine.  Definitely a gifted artist to be watching.


Title:  The Lobster Pot
Medium:  oil on canvas
Size (H x W):  16 x 20
Signature:  slr and verso
Notes:  dated 7/10/07, also inscribed by the artist on verso
Condition:  excellent
Framing:  black
Frame Size:  19.75 x 24
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  4.2 

Estimate: 500 - 700

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Lot 31,  Black, Constance
Biography:   Represented by Teichman Gallery, Brewster. Also has studio at 6 Priscilla Alden Road, Provincetown. Studied at Vesper George School of Art, Boston (1947-50), Cape School of Art (summer, 1950), PAAM (printing and etching, Bill Behnken, 1993-94), Mono print and etching with Andrew Mochler and Michael Mazur at FAWC (1995).  Also with Robert Townsend, FAWC, 2000-2001.  Also studied extensively with Jim Forsberg.  Exhibitions include: PAAM (1954-present, open and juried), Provincetown Group Gallery (1964-74, 1 and 2 person shows), Sun Gallery Group Show, Front Street Gallery, 2 man show, The Cobb Gallery, Barnstable, The Wellfleet Art Gallery, Tamsin Gallery, Auburn, NY, Gallery North, E. Setauket, NY, Cape Cod Conservatory, Barnstable with Joyce Johnson, Berta Walker Gallery, and also at the Charles-Baltivik Gallery, Provincetown.  Also at Rotunda at Pan American WH Build., Landsburgh Build., Washington Women's Art Center, Source Theatre and many others.  Also wrote and illustrated 4 books of Poetry.  Awards include solo show in graphics at Pen & Brush, NY (1998), Winner of Hors Concour Award, 1999, Watercolor award, Pen & Brush, 2001 & 2003, was chairman of Provincetown Art Commission.  Very collectible.

Title:  Winter Sky
Medium:  oil on canvas
Size (H x W):  16 x 18
Signature:  slm and verso
Notes:  titled on verso
Condition:  excellent
Framing:  gold
Frame Size:  19.175 x 20.175
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  2.2 

Estimate: 400 - 600

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Lot 32,  Ritzi, William
Biography:  Represented by Jacob Fanning Gallery, Wellfleet. Ritzi is on the art education faculty at Florida International University and also listed with the Honors College. Father is renowned sculptor Tom Ritzi.

Title:  Balcones des Flores
Medium:  oil on board
Size (H x W):  30 x 24
Signature:  sll and verso
Notes:  titled on verso, retail is 1,600
Condition:  excellent
Framing:  wide gold gild
Frame Size:  38 x 32
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  9.2 

Estimate: 900 - 1,200

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Lot 33,  Ritzi, William
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 32..

Title:  Wellfleet Waterfront
Medium:  oil on canvas
Size (H x W):  20 x 20
Signature:  slr and verso
Notes:  titled on verso, original price, 600.
Condition:  excellent
Framing:  gold gild
Frame Size:  25.875 x 25.875
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  7.2 

Estimate: 500 - 700

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Lot 34,  de Nagy, Eva
Biography:  (20th century Hungarian born artist) Resided in Provincetown, MA. Studied at Acad. Royal Beaux-Arts, Brussels, Belg. Member of Provincetown AA, Cape Cod Art Assn., Am. Artists Prof. League, Painters & Sculptors Soc., NJ. Exhibits include: Provincetown AA., Ecclesiastical Crafts Exhib., Pittsburgh, PA., Painters & Sculptors Soc., NJ., Am-Hungarian Art Assn., Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club. Exhibitions and Awards include: NJ State Fed. Women’s Club (bronze, 1954 & 59), Seton Hall Univ. (1956, prize), NJ State Med. Assn. Convention Art Exhib. (1958 & 60). Works at Color Slides, Guild. Lib., Church Archit. Guild Am., Wash. DC. Owned the Eva de Nagy Gallery in Provincetown for a number of years and also Mass. State art chmn., NJ Fed. Women’s Clubs, mem. art comn., Trenton, NJ, Roebling-Boehm art scholar. Well listed in Who was Who in American Art, 1975 edition.

Title:  Study in Red
Medium:  oil on canvas board
Size (H x W):  8 x 10
Signature:  sll
Notes:  titled on verso, artist's stamp on verso
Condition:  very good
Framing:  period carved wood frame
Frame Size:  16.25 x 18.375
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  3.1 

Estimate: 100 - 200

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Lot 35,  Telford, R. W.
Biography:  (born 1948) Massachusetts artist.  Very similar style to Cahoon and that folk art style.

Title:  Holstein and Mermaid
Medium:  acrylic on board
Size (H x W):  17.5 x 23.5
Signature:  slr
Notes:  dated '89,titled on frame plate
Condition:  excellent
Framing:  gold gild with inner canvas matte
Frame Size:  21 x 27
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  4.1

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Lot 36,  Telford, R. W.
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 35.

Title:  Two Women, Sailor and a Whale
Medium:  acrylic on canvas
Size (H x W):  9 x 12
Signature:  slr
Notes:  dated '89
Condition:  excellent
Framing:  gold with inner canvas matte
Frame Size:  13 x 15.75
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  1.2 

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Lot 37,  Telford, R. W.
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 35.

Title:  Cat in Captain's Hat
Medium:  acrylic on canvas
Size (H x W):  17.5 x 13.5
Signature:  slr
Notes:  dated '89
Condition:  very good
Framing:  gold/canvas frame
Frame Size:  23.5 x 19.75
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  4.2 

Estimate: 300 - 500

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Lot 38,  Telford, R. W.
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 35.

Title:  Catapult
Medium:  acrylic on board
Size (H x W):  9.5 x 7.75
Signature:  slr
Notes:  dated '89, titled on artist's frame plate
Condition:  excellent
Framing:  gold/canvas frame
Frame Size:  15.375 x 13.25
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  1.2

Estimate: 200 - 400

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Lot 39,  Telford, R. W.
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 35.

Title:  Cat's Eye
Medium:  acrylic on board
Size (H x W):  9.5 x 7.5
Signature:  sll
Notes:  dated '89, titled on artist's name plate on frame
Condition:  excellent
Framing:  gold
Frame Size:  15.5 x 13.5
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  2.1 

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Lot 40,  Telford, R. W.
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 35.

Title:  The Cat's Pajamas #1
Medium:  acrylic on canvas board
Size (H x W):  10 x 8
Signature:  sul
Notes:  titled on artist's frame plate
Condition:  excellent
Framing:  gold
Frame Size:  15.575 x 13.575
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  2.1 

Estimate: 200 - 400

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Lot 41,  Telford, R. W.
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 35.

Title:  Bateau du Chat Naval
Medium:  acrylic on board
Size (H x W):  13.5 x 10.5
Signature:  slr
Notes:  dated 89
Condition:  excellent
Framing:  gold
Frame Size:  17.375 x 14.375
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  2.2 

Estimate: 300 - 500

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Lot 42,  Neily, Hilda
Biography:   (born 1947) Represented by the Hilda Neily Gallery, Provincetown. Studied at Cape Cod School of Art under Henry Hensche and The Boston Art Institute. Accomplished Provincetown artist with countless shows, awards, many collections and highly sought out for her plein aire paintings.

Title:  The Yellow House
Medium:  oil on masonite
Size (H x W):  10 x 12
Signature:  slr
Notes:  artist's label and title on verso, original price, 700
Condition:  excellent
Framing:  gold
Frame Size:  16.575 x 18.575
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  4.1 

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Lot 43,  Sovek, Charles
Biography:  (died 2007) Represented by the Addison Art Gallery, Wellfleet.  Also at the South Street Gallery in Hingham, and the Anne Irwin Fine Art in Atlanta, Georgia.  Studied at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute of Technology, Art Center College

Title:  Untitled
Medium:  oil on canvas
Size (H x W):  16 x 20
Signature:  slr
Notes:  inscribed "to my friend, Marcus, with fondest best, Sovek"
Condition:  very good
Framing:  unframed
Frame Size:  16 x 20
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  1.1 

Estimate: 200 - 400

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Lot 44,  Barron, William C.
Biography:  Represented by Boston Art, Erdreich-White Fine Art, Inc., Boston and Ellen Wallace Art Consulting, Inc., in Illinois. Studied at Rutgers Univ. (MFA), Mass. College of Art (BFA and with Kupferman, Berger, Neuman, Daby and Lichtenstein. Awards include Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant (1992), Union League Club (purchase award, 1989), Mass. Arts & Humanities Found. (1975). Countless exhibitions and collections include: Benefit Trust Life, Borg Warner, Eastern Casualty, Cisco Tech., Hale and Dorr, Hewlett Packard, McDonald Corp., Scudder Stevens and Clark, Boston and elsewhere. Commissions include Northwestern Mem. Hosp., LaSalle Bank. His works have appeared in various publications including The Cape Codder, The Cape Cod Compass, Provincetown Arts Magazine, Provincetown Pocketbook, National Fisherman and Woodenboat.

Title:  Strange
Medium:  oil on canvas
Size (H x W):  14 x 58
Signature:  slr
Notes:  dated 1998, artist's tag with title, date and medium on verso
Condition:  excellent
Framing:  painted wood
Frame Size:  15.5 x 59.25
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  6.1 

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Lot 45,  Barron, William C.
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 44.

Title:  Jetty
Medium:  oil on canvas
Size (H x W):  30 x 30
Signature:  sll
Notes:  dated 1998, artist's tag with title, date and medium on verso, label with original price, 3,000
Condition:  excellent
Framing:  blonde wood
Frame Size:  31.25 x 31.25
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  6.1 

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Lot 46,  Taber, G. H.
Biography:  Twentieth Century

Title:  Sailing Ships in Storm
Medium:  oil on board
Size (H x W):  23.5 x 29.5
Signature:  slr
Notes:  dated 1973, Delray Art Center framing label on verso
Condition:  very good
Framing:  gold gild
Frame Size:  26.575 x 32.5
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  8.1 

Estimate:  300 - 500

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Lot 47,  Edwards, Ethel
Biography:   (1915-1999)  Studied at Newcomb College Art School and also with Xavier Gonzalez.  Member of PAAM, McDowell Colony Alumni.  Exhibited at: 48 States Comp., 1939, Butler IA, 1964-69, WMAA, 1952-65, CGA, 1953, PAFA, 1953 & 58, Hartford Atheneum, 1967-68 (prize), CCAA. Awards include: Larry Aldrich Prize. Also exhibited at: Silvermine Guild Artists, Ball State Univ. Works at: BMFA, Springfield MFA, Chase Manhattan Bank.  She married Xavier Gonzalez in 1935 and her great uncle was George H. Clements.

Title:  Rising of the Fiery Sun
Medium:  oil on canvas
Size (H x W):  24 x 28
Signature:  slr
Notes:  dated 1956, Martin Widdifield Gallery on Madison Avenue, New York label on verso
Condition:  very good
Framing:  black wood slat
Frame Size:  25.175 x 29.175
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  3.1 

Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000

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Lot 48,  Dunbar, Harold
Biography:  (1882-1953) Teacher, painter and writer.  Exhibited at Boston Art Club 1905-07, PAFA 1906 & 1913,, 1917-1923 and 1931.  Also at Corcoran Gallery 1914, AWCs, 1917 and the Art Institute of Chicago.  Works at: Radcliffe College, State House, Montpelier, VT, Beuchner Hospital, Ohio, Empire Theatre, NY and in Chatham Massachusetts.  Well listed on Who's Who and AskART.com.

Title:  The Clipper 'Ship Northern Light'
Medium:  oil on pressed board
Size (H x W):  24 x 30
Signature:  slr
Notes:  dated 1952, titled and inscribed on verso, "the Clipper Ship" Northern Light, Boston to San Francisco, 1852, Captain Freeman Hatch (1820-1889), "He became famous making the astonishing passage in Clipper Ship Northern Light, from San Francisco to Boston in 76 days, 6 hours an achievement won my no mortal before or since." This is inscribed on the Captain's tombstone.
Condition:  good
Framing:  wood frame
Frame Size:  28.575 x 31.175
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  5.1 

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Lot 49,  Parr, James Wingate
Biography:  (1923-1969)  Strong New York following and Provincetown, known for his abstract shore view and modern imagery. Auction high of 2700.00 in 2000 at PAAM.  In PAAM permanent collection.

Title:  Nonnies Charlotte II
Medium:  oil on canvas
Size (H x W):  24 x 58
Signature:  sll and verso
Notes:  dated '63, titled on verso
Condition:  very good
Framing:  heavy wood and slat frame
Frame Size:  35.175 x 65.175
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  40 

Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000

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Lot 50,  Salvi, E.
Biography:  Italian artist.

Title:  Evening Scape
Medium:  oil on canvas
Size (H x W):  24.25 x 36.25
Signature:  sll
Notes:  bought in 1960
Condition:  very good
Framing:  wide wood period frame
Frame Size:  31.25 x 43.25
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  9.2 

Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000

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Lot 51,  Salvi, E.
Biography:  Information previously listed, Lot 50.

Title:  Oceanscape
Medium:  oil on canvas
Size (H x W):  24 x 36
Signature:  slr
Notes: 
Condition:  very good, needs a cleaning
Framing:  painted carved wood
Frame Size:  32.375 x 44.375
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  11.1 

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Lot 52,  Illegible (H Lpmunig or s), 
Biography: 

Title:  Landscape with Couple
Medium:  oil on canvas
Size (H x W):  19 x 27
Signature:  slr (illegibly)
Notes: 
Condition:  very good
Framing:  gold painted wood
Frame Size:  25 x 32.75
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  6.1 

Estimate: 200 -  400

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Lot 53,  signed Lind Capri (Mona-Lisa)
Biography:  Born in Dalarna, Sweden. Studied at Calif. Coll. Arts & Crafts (BFA Fine Arts), SF Art Inst. (MFA, 1989) and Loyola Marymount, LA, Contemporary Artists Center, North Adams, MA., Swedish Inst. Artist in Residence, Capri, Italy. Member of Swedish Women's Educ. Assoc., SCAA. Exhibits include: Museum in Falun, Sweden (1998) and at the Los Angeles County Museum’s Art and Sales Gallery (2001). Numerous awards including the City of Laguna Beach Award for Design (2000) and the Beverly G. Alpay Memorial Award, Palos Verdes Art Center (2002).

Title:  Untitled Landscape
Medium:  oil on canvas board
Size (H x W):  16 x 20
Signature:  slr
Notes: 
Condition:  very good
Framing:  carved gold gild
Frame Size:  18.5 x 22.5
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  3.1 

Estimate: 1,000 - 1,500

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Lot 54,  Semushin, Alexander
Biography:  Russian artist. Member of Creative Union of Artists, Russia since 2000. Exhibited in galleries in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Title:  Kbuhtet
Medium:  oil on canvas
Size (H x W):  15.75 x 10.75
Signature:  slr and verso
Notes:  dated 1989, titled on verso, artist's label on verso, USSR
Condition:  excellent
Framing:  unframed
Frame Size:  15.75 x 10.75
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  1 

Estimate: 300 -  500

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Lot 55,  signed Rossetti 
Biography:  Unknown who this artist is.

Title:  Untitled Couple
Medium:  oil on canvas
Size (H x W):  11 x 9
Signature:  slr
Notes: 
Condition:  fair
Framing:  unframed
Frame Size:  11 x 9
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  1 

Estimate: 100 -  200

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Lot 56,  signed Omar 
Biography:  Unknown who this artist is.

Title:  Untitled
Medium:  oil on canvas
Size (H x W):  32 x 24
Signature:  slr
Notes:  dated '53
Condition:  excellent
Framing:  painted wood
Frame Size:  33.875 x 25.875
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  3.2 

Estimate: 300 -  500

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Lot 57,  Illegible (Wjng…), H. F.
Biography: 

Title:  Landscape with Birds
Medium:  oil on canvas
Size (H x W):  16 x 20
Signature:  slr (illegibly)
Notes:  illegible writing on left outer side of stretcher on canvas
Condition:  very good
Framing:  painted wood/canvas
Frame Size:  23.375 x 27.375
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  5.1 

Estimate: 200 -  400

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Lot 58,  Illegible 
Biography: 

Title:  Priest on Bicycle
Medium:  oil on canvas
Size (H x W):  15.5 x 21.5
Signature:  slr (illegibly)
Notes: 
Condition:  very good
Framing:  wood frame
Frame Size:  19.5 x 25.5
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  3.2 

Estimate:  400 -  600

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Lot 59,  Banning, Albert
Biography:  Newport, Rhode Island artist.

Title:  Raggedy Point
Medium:  oil on canvas board
Size (H x W):  15 x 30
Signature:  sll
Notes:  exhibition label on verso, with title
Condition:  very good
Framing:  painted wood
Frame Size:  18.5 x 33.575
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  3.2 

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Lot 60,  McKain, Bruce
Biography:  (1900- 1990)  Studied: Herron AI 1918-22, with Charles Hawthorne, 1928-33.  Member of PAAM, Beachcombers.  Exhibited at: NA, 1938, PAAM, 1934,36,39, WFNY, 1939.  Lived in Provincetown from 1928 on except for stint in Stonington, CT for war work (1943) and in Sarasota, FL (1955-56) for work on Ringling Bros. Circus where he painted sets.  He has been compared to Aldro T. Hibbard.  Very well collected and sought out artist.

Title:  Untitled Landscape
Medium:  oil on board
Size (H x W):  18.5 x 32
Signature:  slr
Notes:  dated 1960, the Bonfey Framing company label on verso
Condition:  very good
Framing:  gold gild McKain style frame
Frame Size:  26.875 x 40.375
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  11.2

Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000

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Lot 61,  signed Shick 
Biography:  Unknown about this artist.

Title:  Untitled Birds
Medium:  oil on canvas board
Size (H x W):  23.5 x 47.5
Signature:  slr
Notes: 
Condition:  very good
Framing:  painted wood
Frame Size:  25.375 x 49.375
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  14.2 

Estimate: 500 - 700

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Lot 62,  Sawyer, Wells M.
Biography:  (1863-1961)  Studied at: John O. Anderson, Duveneck Group, AIC with John Vanderpoel, Howard Helmick, Corcoran School of Art and the ASL in Washington.  Member of: Wash. Soc. FA, Studio Guild, Chicago Soc. Artists., Soc. Wash. Artists, Yonkers AA, All. Artists AM., AWCS, AFA, Sarasota AA, Florida A. Group Am. Ar. Prof. Lg., Wash. DC, ASL (president).  Exhibited at: WCC, Cosmos CI, Soc. Wash. A. from 1892, Chicago Worlds Fair, PAFA, Fisher Gallery, Snedecor Gallery, Babcock Gallery, Feragil Gallery, Yonkers Mus., Museo de Arts Moderno, Madrid, Sp., Corcoran Gallery, AIC, NAD, All. Artists Am., AWCS, Provincetown AA., NGA, Univ. Club Salon, Mexico City, Yonkers AA, Nat. Gal. Mod. A., Madrid, Sp., US Nat. Gallery Art., AFA and countless others.  Works at: NMAA, State Cap., Ca., CGA, Vanderpoel Collection, NCFA, State. Dept., Wash., Mus. City of NY, Benjamin West Soc., Hudson River Mus., Smithsonian, Yonkers Mus., IBM Coll., US State Dept.  and others. Very well listed. 

Title:  The North Easter
Medium:  oil on canvas
Size (H x W):  16 x 20
Signature:  slr and verso
Notes:  titled on verso
Condition:  excellent
Framing:  carved gold antique frame
Frame Size:  23.25 x 27.25
Artwork Weight (lbs/ounces):  9.1 

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Lot 63,  Gore, Ken
Biography:  (1911-1990) Gloucester Artist.  Studied at Menzinger Art School, Detroit and with George Rich.  Membe