Bidspirit auction | 3 Clement Haupers Cagnes-sur-Mer Graphite

3 Clement Haupers Cagnes-sur-Mer Graphite Drawings - Clement Bernard Haupers (American, 1900-1982). Group of three graphite drawings depicting architectural motifs. Each pencil signed, inscribed ”Cagnes S/M, ” and dated along the lower right. Two drawings are dated 1924 and one is dated 1928. Provenance: From the Collection of Colles & John Larkin, Minnesota. As pillars of the Twin Cities cultural community, Colles B. Larkin and her late husband, Dr. John Larkin (1930-2019), spent decades quietly driving the growth and prestige of Minnesota’s arts scene. The couple served as a formidable bridge between professional scholarship and institutional stewardship: Colles brought the scholarly rigor of an experienced curator, while Dr. Larkin provided nearly six combined decades of board leadership at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) and the Minnesota Museum of American Art (The M). Together, they didn't just collect fine art; they actively sustained the region's cultural ecosystem by funding exhibitions, donating key works to public collections, and opening their private holdings to scholars and art lovers alike. Lots from the Larkin Collection signify an origin anchored in deep artistic expertise, civic vision, and an unwavering commitment to the Minnesota arts community. (Each) Sight; height: 10 in x width: 7 3/4 in. Mat; height: 14 in x width: 12 in. Condition: The sheets are slightly toned. There are no visible tears or losses. To one of the drawings, there is a deep crease along the lower right corner. To the same drawing, there is evidence of moisture exposure, including foxing and a tide line along the lower edge. Light wear along the extreme edges. Scattered areas of light soiling and handling marks. The works are floated under nonacidic mats. The works are not framed.