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Reclining tabby cat painting by Fannie Burr Item # 8067 Click HERE to inquire about this item Mixed media on paper by Monroe, CT, artist Fannie Burr (1858 to 1931). Fannie and her younger sister, Jennie, also an artist, were born into Monroe, CT's most prominent family. Their father was a very successful farmer. Although the 2 sisters were 14 years apart, they were close. They began drawing when they were children, and later attended and graduated from the Yale School of Fine Arts. After that, Fannie studied at the Art Students League in NYC. These accomplishments were very rare for a young woman in those days. List in Who Was Who in American Art by Falk. Exhibition at the New Britain Museum of American Art New Britain CT. Catalogue of work produced by The Connecticut Gallery Inc. This painting was acquired directly from an heir to the estate. Watercolor, gouache, and pastel were used in combination to evoke the velvety texture of the cat's fur. Linen mat museum mounted in gold leaf frame. Frame measures 28.25" x 20.25". This item is in our online price guide and is not available for sale

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Jennie Burr oil still life oil painting on canvas May Pinks Item # 8069 Click HERE to inquire about this item Lovely oil on canvas painting depicting gracefully arching stems of pink and white dianthus flowers in a glass tumbler, titled May Pinks, painted by CT artist Jennie Burr (1872-1961). Jennie and her sister Fannie were born into Monroe, CT's most prominent family. Their father was a very successful farmer. Although the 2 sisters were 14 years apart, they were close. They began drawing when they were children, and later attended and graduated from Mt. Holyoke College and the Yale School of Fine Arts. These accomplishments were very rare for young women in those days. Listed in Who Was Who in American Art by Peter Falk. Exhibition at the New Britain Museum of American Art New Britain CT. Catalogue of work produced by The Connecticut Gallery Inc. This painting was acquired directly from an heir to the estate,Julian Burr Eddy was the was the heir and this painting was acquire from his daughter.. Gilt wood frame is 17.5" x 14.25"; canvas is 13" x 10". This item is in our online price guide and is not available for sale

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Conger Metcalf mixed media on paper Pantomimist Item # 8070 Click HERE to inquire about this item Conger Metcalf (American, 1914-1998), studied at Stone City Art Colony with Grant Wood, at Coe College with Marvin Cone (where he received an Honorary Doctorate in 1964), and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston with Alexandre Iacovleff and Karl Zerbe. He received the Tiffany Foundation Prize to study in NY, and was a Museum of Fine Arts Paige Traveling Scholar. In his late 20s, he traveled to Italy and Paris and studied the Old Masters. He was admitted to the Copley Society in 1954. He is represented at the Boston Atheneum; the DeCordova Museum in Lincoln, MA; Cedar Rapids Art Center in MI, and Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA.This beautiful 3/4 profile of a pensive mime is a superb example of this artist's work. Pencil, watercolor, and gouche on paper. It is matted in beige silk and mounted under glass in a handsome gold leafed wood frame. The paper dust cover bears the original labels from Gump Galleries in San Francisco and from the Margaret Brown Gallery at 280 Dartmouth Street in Boston. The image is 9.5" x 13", and the frame is 18.75" x 23" x 1.75". This item is in our online price guide and is not available for sale

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Marie Laurencin drawing of woman with swan Item # 8085 Click HERE to inquire about this item Original Marie Laurencin pencil on paper drawing of a barefoot woman with dark curly hair dancing with a swan and a serpent. Signed in encil upper right. Image is 5" x 6". Beautifully matted and mounted in a 12" x 11" frame. Authenticated This item is in our online price guide and is not available for sale

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Fannie or Jennie Burr Oil Painting of Irises Item # 8091 Click HERE to inquire about this item Ethereal, impressionistic oil on board painting of purple irises, by either Fannie (1858-1931) or Jennie (1872-1961) Burr. Fannie and her younger sister, Jennie, both artists, were born into Monroe, CT's most prominent family. Their father was a very successful farmer. Although the 2 sisters were 14 years apart, they were very close. They began drawing when children. Each attended and graduated from Mt Holyoke College and the Yale School of Fine Arts. After that, Fannie studied at the Art Students League in NYC. These accomplishments were very rare for a young woman in those days. List in Who Was Who in American Art by Peter Falk. Exhibition at the New Britain Museum of American Art New Britain CT. Catalogue of work produced by The Connecticut Gallery Inc. This painting was acquired directly from an heir to the estate. Oil on board in silver leaf frame. Image is 17.5" x 14.5"; frame is 20.5" x 17.5". Unsigned. This item is in our online price guide and is not available for sale

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