LOT 2079 PORTFOLIO OF LIVINGSTON FAMILY UNFRAMED WATERCOLORS.
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Watercolors on paper, comprised of approximately thirty three landscapes of mostly European subjects. The artist appears to be accomplished in both drawing and the use of the medium. Subject matters range from coastal scenes to architectural studies, mountain views, windmills, a landscape with soldier, a scene of St. Moritz, and several Italian village scenes with figures. Many initialed lower left “L.L.”. Portfolio is a vellum covered binding with Latin gilt letters on spine. Sizes vary from 6-1/2″ x 3-1/2 to 10″ x 16″. NOTE: According to the Yale University Library database, Louise was the only child of John and Susan Livingston. Their archive a family photograph of Louise taken in Nice, France, in 1904. One of the watercolors in this portfolio is inscribed “Where we got the milk for Alida. Lake Como”, indicating they referred to Louise as Alida, and she was a child at the time these works were created. This information helps us date the works to about 1904. SIZE: Overall size of portfolio: 17″ x 11″ PROVENANCE: Original contents from the estate of Louise Alida Livingston, Oyster Bay, L.I., N.Y. Removed from the family home, Greenport L. I., N.Y. CONDITION: Several works have tissue overlay, most with some type of minor discoloration, portfolio is in badly soiled and chipped condition 51941-23 (500-1,000)
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