Bidspirit auction | Charles Gordon Harris (1891 -

Charles Gordon Harris (1891 - 1963) American - Charles Gordon Harris (1891 - 1963) Watercolor & Gouache on Paper, Signed Lower Left ” C Gordon Harris ” Measures ( 10 x 14 inches ) w/frame ( 17.5 x 21.5 inches ) He studied at the Rhode Island School of Design; his teachers were Cyrus Farnum, Stacy Tolman, and George A. Hays. Harris was a member of and exhibited at the Providence Art Club, the Providence Watercolor Club, and the South County Art Association. He also exhibited at the Attleboro Museum of Art, among others. A life-long Rhode Island resident, he taught and supported local artists and took painting trips, including to Bermuda.Following is a testimonial from one of his students, artist Caroline Edlund:At the age of 11, I began painting lessons with C. Gordon Harris. He was my first painting teacher and one of three most influential instructors in developing my skills as a painter. He was an amicable, pleasant man. He painted on location from early April through October. After his passing, a movement was begun to honor his memory. Condition: The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact the auction house before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.