Henry Bebie Sold at Auction Prices

HANS BEBIE, LADY WITH A GUITAR, OIL ON CANVAS

Hans Heinrich Bebie (Swiss 1824-1888), 'Lady In Fine White Gown With Guitar', oil on canvas, full length portrait depicting a lady seated on a recamier with guitar in an interior, signed to front of footstool, framed. Provenance: Acquired New Orleans Auction Galleries, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 25, 2003, sale 0301, lot 1368. Approximate dimensions: Canvas h. 27", w. 21.75"; Overall h. 36", w. 31", d. 2.25".

HANS HEINRICH BEBIE (Swiss/American, 1799-1888). SNEAKING A SMOKE, African-American and white boy depicted smoking outside, Oil on boar

HANS HEINRICH BEBIE (Swiss/American, 1799-1888). SNEAKING A SMOKE, African-American and white boy depicted smoking outside, Oil on board. - Framed, 15 in. x 12 in.

Hans Hendrick Bebie (Swiss, d. 1888). Miniature portraits of "Dr. John A. Craig and Wife"

Hans Hendrick Bebie (Swiss, d. 1888). Miniature portraits of "Dr. John A. Craig and Wife" mid-19th century; gouache on ivory in gilt frames, pertinent information and family history written in pen on verso of paintings, 4 1/2 x 4 in. size of both images; frame - 11 1/2 x 10 3/4 in.

HENRY BEBIE (American, 1799-1888) THE FIRE RESCUE.

Unsigned, large oil on canvas scene shows a building on fire and a recently rescued "damsel" dressed in her white nightgown and blue robe. Two men carry her outside the building and there are a number of onlookers including women and men. Housed in a fancy gilt frame. SIZE: 36" x 29". CONDITION: Relined on new stretcher.  Very good with some inpainting. 9-20172

Henry Bebie (Swiss/American, 1798-1888) The Blacksmith's Shop. Signed "H. Bebie. p" l.l. Oil on board, 17 1/2 x 21 in., framed. Condit

Henry Bebie (Swiss/American, 1798-1888) The Blacksmith's Shop. Signed "H. Bebie. p" l.l. Oil on board, 17 1/2 x 21 in., framed. Condition: Abrasions l.l., surface grime, scattered craquelure.

PROPERTY FROM A SOUTHERN PRIVATE COLLECTION HANS HEINRICH (HENRY) BEBIE 1824-1888 FEEDING THE

PROPERTY FROM A SOUTHERN PRIVATE COLLECTION HANS HEINRICH (HENRY) BEBIE 1824-1888 FEEDING THE YOUNG signed H. Bebie and indistinctly dated, lower left oil on canvas Condition Note: Canvas is lined. SURFACE: in fair condition; craquelure throughout (stable, but scattered, slightly cupping); surface has become compressed from relining and weave shows through in scattered areas UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: not available at time of cataloguing We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE. We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Hans Heinrich Bebie (Swiss, 1824-1888) "Lady in Fine White Gown with Guitar", oil on canvas, 27" x 21-3/4", signed lower right: "Bebie pinx". Contemporary carved giltwood frame. Reference: Bénézit.