Bidspirit auction | J. Richard Sorby (1911-2001) ”Longs

J. Richard Sorby (1911-2001) ”Longs Peak from Fish Creek Road” - J. Richard Sorby (1911-2001) Watercolor on paper, signed lower right ”Sorby” and titled ”Longs Peak from Fish Creek Road” in his Morningside Stadium in Glen Haven, Colorado, piece measures 14 x 20 and 20 x 26 inches w/ frame. In 1937 J. Richard Sorby earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Colorado State College of Education (now the University of Northern Colorado) in Greeley, where he studied with Estelle Stinchfield, a founder member of the Denver Artists Guild. Following graduation, he was an art instructor for four years at Greeley High School before joining the faculty at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln (1941-42). He also studied privately with Vance Kirkland and William Joseph Eastman of Cleveland, Ohio, who was active in Colorado. 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.