Bidspirit auction | Charles Warren Eaton, 1857-1937, Winter

Charles Warren Eaton, 1857-1937, Winter Landscape at Sunset, Watercolor on Paper - Charles Warren Eaton 1857-1937 Winter Landscape at Sunset Watercolor on Paper Signed l.l. and labeled verso. Provenance: Presented by the artist to Mrs. E.M. Scott on Christmas 1895. Bought from C.C. Curean, executor of the estate of Mrs. E.M. Scott, by H.W. Mills and presented to Miss Mae Russel Myers on Christmas 1921. Bought from Miss Mae Russel Myers by G.W. Bartlett , Friday, January 13, 1928. Purchased from Bartlett Estate by Mary Wood, 1987. Presented to John H. Wood by Mary Wood, Christmas, 1987. Sights: 2 7/8 x 7 1/2, Frame: 7 3/4 x 12 1/4 Charles Warren Eaton (1857–1937) was an American artist best known for his tonalist landscapes. He earned the nickname ”the pine tree painter” for his numerous depictions of Eastern White Pine trees. Eaton was born in Albany, New York to a family of limited means. He starting working at age nine, and worked at a dry goods store in Albany into his early adulthood. When Eaton was twenty-two, a friend's amateur painting sparked his interest in art. He moved to New York City in 1879 to work during the day and attend classes at the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League at night. He also used his time off to practice sketching. Condition: Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. We also recommend asking for a shipping quote before bidding. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE THE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.