Bidspirit auction | Reginald Marsh (1898 - 1954)

Reginald Marsh (1898 - 1954) American - Reginald Marsh (1898 - 1954) Watercolor on paper laid on panel painting depicting a woman reading a newspaper on the subway. Signed and dated ”RM 38” at lower right.Artist letter pasted at verso: ”. . . gives the best protection from dirt, etc. Well I see the V. of C. is going places with Dr. Renes. I do hope that you like these 1st two little painting which I consider amongst my best. With my best regards, Yours, Reg.”Provenance:Senator William Benton, Southbury, ConnecticutBy descent in the familyChristie's, 3 October, 2001, Lot 91 (Property of the Louise Benton Wagner Trust)tReginald Marsh was born in Paris, France in 1898, the child of artist parents. He was born over a small cafe on Paris' Left Bank. He was brought to the United States in 1900 and was drawing before he was three. He studied art at Yale University and the Art Students League, during which time he worked primarily as an illustrator for New York newspapers and magazines. After studying in Paris in 1925 and 1926, he turned seriously to painting. In 1929 he was introduced to the egg-tempera medium, which he used extensively the rest of his life.Marsh's gusto for painting the bottom crust of society contrasted curiously with his background. His parents, both well-known artists, were steeped in academic traditions. He attended Lawrenceville Academy and Yale; perhaps this elite background made it possible to paint the earthy people he did with a journalist's objectivity. 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.