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Dec. 17, 2023
Gordon Beningfield (UK,1936-1998) watercolor painting
Est: $380 - $475
ARTIST: Gordon George Beningfield (United Kingdom, 1936 - 1998) TITLE: View of Lagoon - Palm Trees (titled on label) YEAR: 1986 MEDIUM: watercolor on board CONDITION: Very good. ART SIZE: 20 x 16 inches / 50 x 40 cm MAT SIZE: 24 x 21 inches / 60 x 53 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood Mint Stamp Collector's Panel for the Montserrat Birds of the Wilderness set. A lovely bouquet of yellow flowers is featured, while a peaceful lagoon framed by graceful palm trees is glimpsed in the background. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. NAME VARIANTS: Gordon Benningfield CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 128283 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Gordon George Beningfield (31 October 1936, Bermondsey - 4 May 1998, London) was an English wildlife artist, broadcaster and naturalist known for his watercolour artworks, most notably of butterflies. Born in Bermondsey, London, Beninginfield moved to Hertfordshire in 1941 as a result of The Blitz. His father was a lighterman and an amateur artist, who Beningfield describes as his first influence. Describing his school life, Beningfield claimed he was good at "very little", no doubt a result of his struggles with dyslexia, despite this, however, his Headmaster encouraged him to paint frequently and also introduced him to the works of another lifelong influence, J. M. W. Turner.Upon leaving school, Beningfield worked for St Albans based studio called Faith-Craft. Faith-Craft was operated by the Anglican Church and produced ecclesiastical art in a variety of mediums including paintings, sculpture and stained glass windows. Using skills learned at Faith-Craft, Beningfield produced eight stained glass windows for the Guards Chapel. Upon leaving the organisation after thirteen years, Beningfield initially supported himself as a sculptor. Whilst this provided income, it also enabled Beningfield to work on his paintings with the goal of holding his first London exhibition. This took place at the Moorland Gallery on Cork Street, and was a success - Beningfield sold all of his paintings. Following the success of his inaugural exhibition, Beningfield became a freelance artist, working from the studio in his garden. Following continued success as an artist, in 1974 Beningfield was invited to participate in a television series for the BBC entitled Look Stranger. This would be the first of several forays into television for Beningfield, which included In Deepest Britain, The Country Game, In the Country and One Man and His Dog. Beningfield would later work on a documentary film, A Brush with Hardy, which celebrated his love for the works of Thomas Hardy.Much of Beningfield's work involved butterflies, which he felt were overlooked. This decision to specialise on the insect led to the publication of Beningfield's first book, Beningfield's Butterflies, which was released in 1974. This specialisation also led to Beningfield being invited to design a set of Postage stamps for the Post Office in 1981. A further set, depicting a variety of British insects followed in 1985.Further books would follow, including Beningfield's Countryside, which focused on the countryside in Hertfordshire and Dorset, and Hardy's Country which highlighted 'Hardy's Dorset'. Other's included Beningfield's English Landscapes and Poems of the Seasons. His final book Beningfield's Vanishing Songbirds, was published posthumously and was completed by his wife Betty and friend Robin Page.Due to this fondness of the insect, Beningfield was made President of Butterfly Conservation following the death of inaugural President Sir Peter Scott in 1989. Following Beningfield's death in 1998, Sir David Attenborough was named president.Beningfield once again got involved in the charity sector four years later, when he, along with Robin Page and Sir Laurens van der Post, founded the Countryside Restoration Trust, a farming charity which promotes and campaigns for environmentally sustainable methods in agriculture and works to restore wildlife habitats on its farms. Beningfield acted as Vice-Chairman of the Trust until his death.
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Aug. 06, 2023
Gordon Beningfield (1936-1998) "View of Lagoon" WC
Est: $100 - $1,000
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Palm Trees/View of Lagoon" Signed lower right. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood Mint Stamp Collector's Panel for the Montserrat Birds of the Wilderness set. A lovely bouquet of yellow flowers is featured, while a peaceful lagoon framed by graceful palm trees is glimpsed in the background. Image Size: 13 x 15 in. Overall Size: 24.5 x 20.5 in. Unframed. (B10163)
Helmuth Stone
Feb. 05, 2023
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Waterfall" W/C
Est: $200 - $300
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Waterfall in Forest" Signed lower right. Original watercolor/gouache painting. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood Mint Stamp Collector's Panel for the Montserrat Birds of the Wilderness set. Delicate purple flowers frame a peaceful waterfall which seems to be surrounded by mist. Image Size: 14 x 11.5 in. Overall Size: 24.75 x 24.5 in. Unframed. (B10162)
Helmuth Stone
Aug. 14, 2022
Gordon Beningfield (1936-1998) "View of Lagoon" WC
Est: $200 - $400
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Palm Trees/View of Lagoon" Signed lower right. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood Mint Stamp Collector's Panel for the Montserrat Birds of the Wilderness set. A lovely bouquet of yellow flowers is featured, while a peaceful lagoon framed by graceful palm trees is glimpsed in the background. Image Size: 13 x 15 in. Overall Size: 24.5 x 20.5 in. Unframed. (B10163)
Helmuth Stone
Jun. 12, 2022
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Waterfall" W/C
Est: $300 - $500
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Waterfall in Forest" Signed lower right. Original watercolor/gouache painting. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood Mint Stamp Collector's Panel for the Montserrat Birds of the Wilderness set. Delicate purple flowers frame a peaceful waterfall which seems to be surrounded by mist. Image Size: 14 x 11.5 in. Overall Size: 24.75 x 24.5 in. Unframed. (B10162)
Helmuth Stone
Feb. 27, 2022
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) Skunk Cabbage
Est: $300 - $600
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Yellow Skunk Cabbage" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover of the U.S. 29c Yellow Skunk Cabbage stamp issued July 24, 1992. Arising from mucky soils of swamps and bottomlands in the northwest, the bizarre flowers of yellow skunk cabbage bloom early in the spring. The yellow, hood-like spathe unfolds to reveal a thick stalk -- called a spadix -- with hundreds of small, greenish flowers. The strong, unpleasant odor of the flowers -- not quite as bad as the smell of a skunk -- draws flies as pollinators. The genus name, which is derived from two Greek words meaning "loose" and "tunic," describes the appearance of the spathe. Bear, deer and other wildlife feed on the huge, fanlike leaves and fleshy stems. Although the roots are edible, they contain calcium oxalate crystals that cause a burning sensation in the mouth. Drying and roasting the roots, however, removes the crystals so that the roots can be ground into flour. Native Americans used the peppery sap to treat ringworm. Yellow skunk cabbage is a member of the arum family. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 11.5 x 10.5 in. Unframed. (B13168)
Helmuth Stone
Jan. 09, 2022
GORDON BENINGFIELD (1936-1998) CALIFORNIA POPPY WC
Est: $400 - $800
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "California Poppy" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 29c California Poppy stamp issued July 24, 1992. An appropriate state flower for the "Golden State," the California poppy's brilliant orange-gold flowers conjure visions of sunshine and the lure of gold. Early Spanish explorers found California poppies growing abundantly on hillsides, in valleys, and along ocean shores. Dazzled by this splendor, they christened the poppy copa de oro or "cup of gold." The genus name, Eschscholzia, honors Johann Fredrich Eschscholtz, a German physician and zoologist who accompanied Russian expeditions to the Pacific Coast in the early 1800s. Although its native range extends only from southern California to southern Oregon, California poppies have been planted widely in the Pacific Northwest and other parts of the country. Well-loved for its bright displays, the California poppy is a favorite of gardeners. Forming a mounded clump about a foot tall, the feathery, blue-green foliage contrasts strikingly with the vivid flowers. The California poppy prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 12 x 11 in. Unframed. (B12813)
Helmuth Stone
Jan. 09, 2022
GORDON BENINGFIELD (1936 - 1998) "WATERFALL" W/C
Est: $400 - $800
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Waterfall in Forest" Signed lower right. Original watercolor/gouache painting. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood Mint Stamp Collector's Panel for the Montserrat Birds of the Wilderness set. Delicate purple flowers frame a peaceful waterfall which seems to be surrounded by mist. Image Size: 14 x 11.5 in. Overall Size: 24.75 x 24.5 in. Unframed. (B10162)
Helmuth Stone
Jan. 09, 2022
GORDON BENINGFIELD (1936 - 1998) "VIEW OF LAGOON"
Est: $400 - $800
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Palm Trees/View of Lagoon" Signed lower right. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood Mint Stamp Collector's Panel for the Montserrat Birds of the Wilderness set. A lovely bouquet of yellow flowers is featured, while a peaceful lagoon framed by graceful palm trees is glimpsed in the background. Image Size: 13 x 15 in. Overall Size: 24.5 x 20.5 in. Unframed. (B10163)
Helmuth Stone
Nov. 14, 2021
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) Claret Cup Cactus
Est: $350 - $700
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Claret Cup Cactus" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 29c Claret Cup Cactus stamp issued July 24, 1992. A member of one of the largest genera of cacti -- Echinocereus -- claret cup cactus occurs in dry, rocky soils of deserts, hillsides and woodlands in the Southwest and southern Rocky Mountains. Because characteristics such as stem sizes and the number and length of spines vary considerably among populations of claret cup cactus in different regions, botanists have designated many varieties within this species. The genus name, which comes from the Greek words echinos -- spiny -- and cereus -- waxy candle -- aptly describes the appearance of its slender, spinecovered stems. Another common name for members of this genus is hedgehog cactus. The branched stems of claret cup cactus form mounds from one to four feet in diameter. When covered with blossoms, usually from April to July, the scarlet mounds add a striking splash of color to dry desert landscapes. Because of their waxy coating, the blossoms often last for a week or more. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 11.5 x 10.5 in. Unframed. (B13146)
Helmuth Stone
Nov. 14, 2021
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) Sweet White Viole
Est: $350 - $700
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Sweet White Violet" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 29c Sweet White Violet stamp issued July 24, 1992. Sweet white violet is one of the smallest and most fragrant species of Viola. Prized for their sweet, delicate scents, violets have been used in perfumes and colognes for centuries. A bouquet of violets supposedly influences the recipient's thoughts. Found in rich, deciduous woods, the sweet white violet blooms from April to May. The dainty white flowers, attached to reddish stalks, are marked with purple veins on the lower petals. Butterflies and bees help fertilize the flowers. Fritillary butterflies also feed on the leaves. The tufts of hair or "beards" on the petals of many violets protect the flowers from crawling insects such as ants; only insects with long tongues can reach the nectar in the spurs of the petals. During a second spurt of growth in late summer, the leaves become mottled with light and dark green coloration. The plant produces more flowers, but these remain hidden and closed, and fertilize themselves without the need for insects. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 11.5 x 10.5 in. Unframed. (B13145)
Helmuth Stone
Sep. 26, 2021
Gordon Beningfield (1936-1998) Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Est: $300 - $600
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Jack-in-the-Pulpit" Signed lower right. Original watercolor/gouache painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the First Day of Issue Proofcard for the U.S. 29c stamp Jack-in-the-Pulpit of the Wildflower of the 50 States issue of July 24, 1992. The unusual form and color patterns of Jack-in-the-pulpit aptly illustrate the wondrous diversity of plants. This woodland plant, which occurs throughout the eastern United States, blooms from April to June. The tiny flowers are found at the base of the club-shaped spadix, covered by a hood-like spathe. With a little imagination, the flower does indeed resemble a preacher in a pulpit. Because the male and female parts of the flowers occur on separate plants, the flowers must rely on insects, usually gnats and flies, for pollination. After fertilization, the fruit matures into a cluster of brilliant red berries. The root of Jack-in-the-pulpit is a fleshy turnip-like corm or bulb. Though it may look tempting to eat, however, the root has a high concentration of calcium oxalate crystals that cause an intense burning sensation in the mouth when eaten raw. Properly prepared, the root serves a variety of purposes. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 12 x 11 in. Unframed. (B13479)
Helmuth Stone
Sep. 26, 2021
Gordon Beningfield (1936-1998) Smooth Solomon Seal
Est: $350 - $700
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Smooth Solomon's Seal" Signed lower right. Original watercolor/gouache painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover of the U.S. 29c Smooth Solomon's Seal stamp issued July 24, 1992. A member of the lily family, smooth Solomon's seal grows in dry to moist soils or deciduous woods and thickets. The stalkless leaves -- attached to a single arching stem -- are smooth on both sides. Elongated, bell-like flowers, usually white tinged with yellow or green, hang in pairs from the axils of each leaf as the species name -- biflorum -- indicates. The blossoms appear from April to July. The fruits of Solomon's seal are bluish-black berries about the size of a pea. Solomon's seal spreads by an underground stem or rhizome. The genus name, which means "many knees", describes the knobby appearance of the rhizome. Because only one stem develops each year, the age of the plant can be determined by counting the number of stem scars. The common name refers to the resemblance of the stem scars to King Solomon's official seal. Native Americans prepared food from the berries, roots and young shoots of Solomon's seal. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 12 x 11 in. Unframed. (B12815)
Helmuth Stone
Sep. 26, 2021
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Rue Anemone" W/C
Est: $350 - $700
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Rue Anemone" Signed lower right. Original watercolor/gouache painting. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 29c stamp issued July 24, 1992. A dainty flower of eastern woodlands, rue anemone grows in dry, open woods and slopes. The white or pinkish flowers -- which bloom from March to June -- arise from a pair or whorl of roundish leaflets. Longer-lasting than many of the early spring flowers, the blossoms are composed of colored sepals, rather than petals, with many stamens and pistils. The leaves of rue anemone closely resemble those of another member of the buttercup family called meadow rue. The similarity in their scientific names reflects those common characteristics. Rue anemone is the only representative of its genus. Both Native Americans and pioneers harvested the clusters of roots or tubers -- similar to wild potatoes -- for food. Such a practice should not be encouraged today, however, since dividing the roots harms the plant and the removal of any plants depletes the population. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 12 x 11.25 in. Unframed. (B12766)
Helmuth Stone
Aug. 01, 2021
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Lady's Slipper"
Est: $350 - $700
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Lady's Slipper" Signed lower right. Original watercolor/gouache painting. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 29c Lady's Slipper stamp issued July 24, 1992. Well-adapted to acidic soils, yellow lady's slipper grows in bogs, moist deciduous woods and conifer forests. Several varieties of this species have been described in different parts of North America, Europe and Asia. Widespread throughout the polar regions, yellow lady's slipper has even been spotted growing in the Himalaya Mountains at elevations of more than 12,000 feet. The unusual flowers -- which bloom from April to August -- have a yellow lip with two twisted lateral petals on either side and two purplish-brown sepals above and below it. The genus name is derived from the Greek words kypris, meaning Venus, and pedilon, meaning shoe, which describes the flower's form. Attracted by the flowers' scent and color, bees enter a one-way passage in the lip of the flower, and must travel from front to top to exit. As the bee makes its way along the tunnel, it brushes off pollen from other flowers and picks up new pollen, which ensures cross pollination. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 10.5 x 9.5 in. Unframed. (B12790)
Helmuth Stone
Aug. 01, 2021
Gordon Beningfield (1936-1998) Trumpet Honeysuckle
Est: $350 - $700
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Trumpet Honeysuckle" Signed lower right. Original watercolor/gouache painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover of the U.S. 29c Trumpet Honeysuckle stamp issued July 24, 1992. Abundant in dry or moist soils of thickets and open woods in the eastern United States, trumpet honeysuckle is a slender vine with whorled clusters of flowers at the ends of the stems. The scarlet trumpet-shaped flowers -- tinged with yellow inside -- bloom from April to August. The blossom's bright red color, tube-like form and sweet fragrance attracts hummingbirds, honey bees and hawkmoths. The fruit ripens into crimson berries in late autumn. Typical of members of the honeysuckle family, trumpet honeysuckle has opposite leaves and stamens that protrude conspicuously from the flowers. The upper leaves join around the stem, giving the appearance of a single united leaf pierced by the stem. The genus name, Lonicera, honors Adam Lonitzer, a 16th century German botanist and physician; the specific name -- sempervirens -- means evergreen. Native Americans and early settlers dried and smoked the leaves of trumpet honeysuckle to treat asthma. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 11.5 x 10.5 in. Unframed. (B12850)
Helmuth Stone
Aug. 01, 2021
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Trillium" W/C
Est: $350 - $700
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Large - Flowered Trillium" Original watercolor/gouache painting. Signed lower right. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 29? Large-flowered Trillium stamp issued July 24, 1992. One of the first spring wildflowers of eastern woodlands, large-flowered trillium often blankets forest floors with its snowy white blossoms. The flowers bloom from April to June, taking advantage of the extra sunlight before the overstory trees and shrubs leaf out. As the blossoms fade they often turn a delicate shade of pink. Large-flowered trillium grows in the rich soils of woods and thickets from the Northeast, south to the Appalachians, and west to Minnesota and Missouri. The genus name -- Trillium -- refers to the arrangement of the flowers and plant parts in combinations of threes, while the species name -- grandiflorum -- describes the large flowers. Another common name for trillium is wake robin, because the flowers usually bloom about the same time the first robins migrate back to the north in the spring. Native Americans used trilliums for both food and medicine. The young leaves were either eaten raw in salads or boiled for greens. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 11 x 10.25 in. Unframed. (B12924)
Helmuth Stone
Aug. 01, 2021
Gordon Beningfield (1936-1998) "Prickly Pear" W/C
Est: $350 - $700
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Prickly Pear" Signed lower right. Original Water Color painting on Water Color Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 29c Prickly Pear stamp issued July 24, 1992. One of the widest-ranging Opuntia species, plains prickly pear occurs from Mexico to the Arctic Circle. Found in dry soils of plains, deserts and pinon-juniper woodlands, plains prickly pear forms a prostrate, spreading mat or clump of flat, oval jointed stems. The pale green or yellowish pads turn reddish in response to extreme heat or cold. Rarely growing more than six in high, plains prickly pear often is hidden by taller grasses or covered by sand. The waxy yellow flowers bloom from May to July. In Colorado and farther north, the flowers tend to be more pink or reddish. Plains prickly pear spreads abundantly on overgrazed lands. Although considered a nuisance by ranchers, prickly pears have long been a staple in the diets of Southwestern and Mexican people. After the spines are removed, young prickly pear pads -- called nopalitas -- can be cooked and eaten as vegetables. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 12 x 11.5 in. Unframed. (B12768)
Helmuth Stone
Jun. 06, 2021
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Mexican Hat" W/C
Est: $350 - $700
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Mexican Hat" Signed lower right. Original Water Color painting on Cold Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover of the U.S. 29c Mexican Hat stamp issued July 24, 1992. Easy to identify with its sombrero-shaped flowers, Mexican hat grows in calcium rich soils of prairies, dry plains and roadsides. A hardy, drought tolerant perennial, Mexican hat spreads easily by seed and often covers large areas. Livestock and other herbivores frequently graze on the tender young plants. In southern climates, Mexican hat stays evergreen during mild winters. The flower heads -- attached to leafless stalks -- bloom from June to September. The sterile, drooping ray flowers vary in color from yellow to red or a combination of both colors. The tiny yellow disk flowers, arranged on an elongated, conelike structure, open from bottom to top as they mature. The cone reportedly smells like anise when crushed. Mexican hat also is called prairie coneflower. Native Americans used various parts of Mexican hat for food and medicine; the leaves and flower heads were steeped for tea, while the roots helped cure toothaches. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 11.25 x 10.25 in. Unframed. (B13076)
Helmuth Stone
Jun. 06, 2021
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Rose Mallow" W/C
Est: $350 - $700
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Rose Mallow" Signed lower right. Original Water Color painting on Cold Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 29c Rose Mallow stamp issue of July 24, 1992. Swamp Rose-mallow Hibiscus palustris has become a garden favorite there and is naturalized throughout North America. The flower thrives in salty or brackish marshes near the coast. It grows up to seven feet high and may show fifteen to twenty blossoms at once. The flowers range in color from white to deep rose, with a creamy spike protruding from the center. Bees and humming birds are greatly attracted to the showy blossoms for the easy-to-get-at nectar. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 10.5 x 9.5 in. Unframed. (B12792)
Helmuth Stone
Jun. 06, 2021
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Blue Flag" W/C
Est: $350 - $700
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Blue Flag" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Cold Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover of the U.S. 29c Blue Flag stamp issued July 24, 1992. Found in wetlands, moist meadows, and ditches in northeastern North America, blue flag blooms from May to August. The large, downward-curving "petals" actually are colored sepals, alternating with the upright petals. The purple veins on the sepals guide bees to nectar tubes at the base of the flowers. As the bees crawl toward the nectar, they collect pollen on their backs and cross-pollinate the flowers. After flowering, the fruit forms a three-lobed seed capsule that splits along the side as it dries, revealing stacks of flattened seeds. In Europe, the regal flowers of Iris species often were carved on the scepters of rulers as symbols of power. Louis VII of France chose the iris as the emblem of his royal house, which gave rise to the common name fleur-del-lis or flower of Louis. Blue flags spread by rhizomes or underground stems. Both the roots and rhizomes contain iridin, which can be poisonous to livestock and humans if ingested. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 11 x 10 in. Unframed. (B12873)
Helmuth Stone
Apr. 18, 2021
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) Dutchmans Breeche
Est: $400 - $800
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Dutchman's Breeches" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Cold Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover of the U.S. 29c Dutchman's Breeches stamp issued July 24, 1992. Found in rich woods and ravines, the dainty flowers of Dutchman's breeches blooms from April to May. The flowers have four petals united in two pairs. Two larger white or pinkish petals form the "breeches," while a smaller pair of yellowtinged petals encloses the stigma. The genus name, derived from the Greek words dis -- twice -- and centron -- spur -- describes the form of the flower. The species epithet, cucullaria -- which means hoodlike -- refers to the smaller pair of petals. Bumblebees pollinate the flowers as they sip the nectar inside the spurs with their long proboscises. Unable to reach the nectar, other bees with shorter proboscises can only collect the pollen. The highly dissected, bluish green foliage of Dutchman's breeches makes a pleasing contrast to the delicate flowers. The leaves have been used in folk medicine as a poultice to treat skin ailments. Dutchman's breeches is closely related to the garden favorite, bleeding hearts. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 11.5 x 10.5 in. Unframed. (B13820)
Helmuth Stone
Apr. 18, 2021
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) Skunk Cabbage
Est: $400 - $800
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Yellow Skunk Cabbage" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover of the U.S. 29c Yellow Skunk Cabbage stamp issued July 24, 1992. Arising from mucky soils of swamps and bottomlands in the northwest, the bizarre flowers of yellow skunk cabbage bloom early in the spring. The yellow, hood-like spathe unfolds to reveal a thick stalk -- called a spadix -- with hundreds of small, greenish flowers. The strong, unpleasant odor of the flowers -- not quite as bad as the smell of a skunk -- draws flies as pollinators. The genus name, which is derived from two Greek words meaning "loose" and "tunic," describes the appearance of the spathe. Bear, deer and other wildlife feed on the huge, fanlike leaves and fleshy stems. Although the roots are edible, they contain calcium oxalate crystals that cause a burning sensation in the mouth. Drying and roasting the roots, however, removes the crystals so that the roots can be ground into flour. Native Americans used the peppery sap to treat ringworm. Yellow skunk cabbage is a member of the arum family. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 11.5 x 10.5 in. Unframed. (B13168)
Helmuth Stone
Apr. 18, 2021
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) Standing Cypress
Est: $400 - $800
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Standing Cypress" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover of the U.S. 29c Standing Cypress stamp issued July 24, 1992. A showy flower of early to midsummer, standing cypress blooms from May to August. The plume of tubular orange-red flowers is borne on a tall, straight stalk. The inside of the flower is dappled with yellow streaks or splotches. The leaves are pinnately divided into almost threadlike segments, creating an airy, feathery look. Standing cypress prefer well-drained soils of sandy, open areas and gravel-strewn river banks. Although native to the southeast, standing cypress has escaped cultivation and become naturalized in some areas of the northeast. A biennial, standing cypress has a two year growth cycle; the first year it develops a good root system and the second year it produces foliage and flowers. A favorite addition to gardens, standing cypress readily reseeds itself. Attracted by the scarlet flowers, hummingbirds feed on the sweet nectar. Because of their close similarities, the genus Ipomopsis often is used synonymously with Gilia -- a genus of more western species. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 11.5 x 10.5 in. Unframed. (B13481)
Helmuth Stone
Feb. 21, 2021
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Bearberry"
Est: $300 - $600
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Bearberry" Signed lower right. Original Water Color painting on Cold Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover of the U.S. 29c Bearberry stamp issued July 24, 1992. A low, mat-forming evergreen, bearberry grows in nutrient-poor soils of dry open woods, rock outcrops and coastal dunes. It also is commonly found in clearings, burned areas and high above timberline. With its reddish stems and dark evergreen leaves, bearberry makes an attractive plant for landscaping and erosion control. The white or pink urn-shaped flowers -- on the underside of the stems -- bloom from March to June. The genus name comes from the Greek words arktos -- bear -- and staphyle -- grapes -- and refers to the bright red berries, which bears like to eat. Rodents and birds also feed on the fruit, while deer and mountain goats browse on the leaves and stems. Although edible, the dry, meaty berries taste rather bitter to the human palate when eaten raw. Native Americans made a tobacco mixture out of bearberry -- or kinnikinnick as they called it -- and other leaves, and also used the plant to treat various ailments. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 11.5 x 10.5 in. Unframed. (B12920)
Helmuth Stone
Feb. 21, 2021
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Waterfall"
Est: $500 - $1,000
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Waterfall in Forest" Signed lower right. Original watercolor/gouache painting. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood Mint Stamp Collector's Panel for the Montserrat Birds of the Wilderness set. Delicate purple flowers frame a peaceful waterfall which seems to be surrounded by mist. Image Size: 14 x 11.5 in. Overall Size: 24.75 x 24.5 in. Unframed. (B10162)
Helmuth Stone
Feb. 21, 2021
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Moss Campion"
Est: $400 - $800
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Moss Campion" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover of the U.S. 29c Moss Campion stamp issued July 24, 1992. Cushiony mounds of moss campion occur throughout the world at altitudes of 9,000 to 12,000 feet. Circumpolar in distriution, moss campion's wide range is the result of the transportation and dispersal of seeds by glaciers. Well-adapted to alpine and tundra conditions, moss campion grows in meadows and on talus slopes and exposed ridges. The small pink or lavender flowers bloom from June to August. Similar to other mound-forming alpine plants, moss campion especially resembles alpine phlox species and saxifrages. Phlox flowers, however, have joined petals, while saxifrages have more oval leaves. Like many garden favorites, moss campion belongs to the pink or carnation family. Campions have five sepals that frequently join to form a bladder-like tube around the fruit capsule. Flowers in the pink family often have fringed or toothed petals. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 11.25 x 10.25 in. Unframed. (B13074)
Helmuth Stone
Jan. 03, 2021
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) California Poppy
Est: $500 - $1,000
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "California Poppy" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 29c California Poppy stamp issued July 24, 1992. An appropriate state flower for the "Golden State," the California poppy's brilliant orange-gold flowers conjure visions of sunshine and the lure of gold. Early Spanish explorers found California poppies growing abundantly on hillsides, in valleys, and along ocean shores. Dazzled by this splendor, they christened the poppy copa de oro or "cup of gold." The genus name, Eschscholzia, honors Johann Fredrich Eschscholtz, a German physician and zoologist who accompanied Russian expeditions to the Pacific Coast in the early 1800s. Although its native range extends only from southern California to southern Oregon, California poppies have been planted widely in the Pacific Northwest and other parts of the country. Well-loved for its bright displays, the California poppy is a favorite of gardeners. Forming a mounded clump about a foot tall, the feathery, blue-green foliage contrasts strikingly with the vivid flowers. The California poppy prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 12 x 11 in. Unframed. (B12813)
Helmuth Stone
Jan. 03, 2021
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Bluets"
Est: $500 - $1,000
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Bluets" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 29c Bluets stamp issued July 24, 1992. One of the heralds of spring, delicate bluets form dense tufts that spread abundantly along roadsides and in meadows. The pale blue flowers look white from afar. Because the flowers were thought to resemble the white bonnets worn by Quaker women, another common name is Quaker ladies. Flowering from April to June, bluets occasionally are mistaken for forget-me-nots. The flower parts of bluets, however, occur in multiples of four while those of the forget-me-nots are in fives. Butterflies -- such as the painted lady and clouded sulphur -- and bees pollinate the flowers. Another common visitor is the beefly. Bluets are members of the madder family, Rubiaceae, to which coffee also belongs. The genus name, Houstonia, honors William Houston, an 18th century Scottish physician and botanist who collected plants in Mexico and the Caribbean. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 11.25 x 10.25 in. Unframed. (B13109)
Helmuth Stone
Jan. 03, 2021
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) Indian Paintbrush
Est: $500 - $1,000
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Indian Paintbrush" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover of the U.S. 29c Indian Paintbrush stamp issued July 24, 1992. lthough Castilleja coccinea is the most common eastern species, most Castilleja species are often found in the western two-thirds of the continent as indicated on the map. Easy to recognize with their bright, brush-like forms, it is often difficult to identify them to the species level. Indian paintbrushes bloom from spring to summer in dry to moist soils of open sunny areas including grasslands, mountain meadows and forest clearings. Although the most common color is red, paintbrushes exhibit a rainbow of other hues, including pink, purple, yellow and orange. The colorful "petals" are actually pigmented leaves or bracts that help attract pollinators, such as bees and hummingbirds, to the nectar of the small, greenish-yellow flowers at the base of each bract. A member of the snapdragon family -- Scrophulariaceae -- Indian paintbrush grows best when it attaches itself to the roots of a host plant. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 11.25 x 10.25 in. Unframed. (B12848)
Helmuth Stone
Nov. 15, 2020
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "View of Lagoon"
Est: $500 - $1,000
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Palm Trees/View of Lagoon" Signed lower right. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood Mint Stamp Collector's Panel for the Montserrat Birds of the Wilderness set. A lovely bouquet of yellow flowers is featured, while a peaceful lagoon framed by graceful palm trees is glimpsed in the background. Image Size: 13 x 15 in. Overall Size: 24.5 x 20.5 in. Unframed. (B10163)
Helmuth Stone
Nov. 15, 2020
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Day Lily"
Est: $500 - $1,000
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Day Lily" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 12 x 11 in. Unframed. (B12814)
Helmuth Stone
Nov. 15, 2020
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) Sweet White Viole
Est: $500 - $1,000
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Sweet White Violet" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 29c Sweet White Violet stamp issued July 24, 1992. Sweet white violet is one of the smallest and most fragrant species of Viola. Prized for their sweet, delicate scents, violets have been used in perfumes and colognes for centuries. A bouquet of violets supposedly influences the recipient's thoughts. Found in rich, deciduous woods, the sweet white violet blooms from April to May. The dainty white flowers, attached to reddish stalks, are marked with purple veins on the lower petals. Butterflies and bees help fertilize the flowers. Fritillary butterflies also feed on the leaves. The tufts of hair or "beards" on the petals of many violets protect the flowers from crawling insects such as ants; only insects with long tongues can reach the nectar in the spurs of the petals. During a second spurt of growth in late summer, the leaves become mottled with light and dark green coloration. The plant produces more flowers, but these remain hidden and closed, and fertilize themselves without the need for insects. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 11.5 x 10.5 in. Unframed. (B13145)
Helmuth Stone
Nov. 15, 2020
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) Claret Cup Cactus
Est: $500 - $1,000
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Claret Cup Cactus" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 29c Claret Cup Cactus stamp issued July 24, 1992. A member of one of the largest genera of cacti -- Echinocereus -- claret cup cactus occurs in dry, rocky soils of deserts, hillsides and woodlands in the Southwest and southern Rocky Mountains. Because characteristics such as stem sizes and the number and length of spines vary considerably among populations of claret cup cactus in different regions, botanists have designated many varieties within this species. The genus name, which comes from the Greek words echinos -- spiny -- and cereus -- waxy candle -- aptly describes the appearance of its slender, spinecovered stems. Another common name for members of this genus is hedgehog cactus. The branched stems of claret cup cactus form mounds from one to four feet in diameter. When covered with blossoms, usually from April to July, the scarlet mounds add a striking splash of color to dry desert landscapes. Because of their waxy coating, the blossoms often last for a week or more. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 11.5 x 10.5 in. Unframed. (B13146)
Helmuth Stone
Oct. 04, 2020
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Ohi'a Lehua"
Est: $500 - $1,000
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Ohi'a Lehua" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover of the U.S. 29c Ohi'a Lehua stamp issued July 24, 1992. Found in shrublands and moist to wet forests, ohi'a lehua is one of the most abundant trees of Hawaii. It occurs on all of the main islands except Ni'ihau and Kaho'olawe. Although in drier areas ohi'a lehua remains a small shrub, in cool, moist conditions at high elevations it can reach heights of 100 feet. The rough, grooved bark separates in thick flakes or, if smooth, in long, thin strips. The striking flowers are composed of prominent tufts of stamens -- usually red -- with small, inconspicuous petals. Birds such as the apapane and i'iwi help pollinate the flowers as they feed on sweet nectar. Tiny seeds form in woody capsules that eventually break and release the seeds for dispersal by the wind. The genus name comes from the Greek words metra -- heartwood -- and sideron -- iron -- which refers to the hardness of the wood. The Hawai'ian name describes the dark red color of the blossoms. Ohi'a lehua is sacred to Pele, the goddess of the volcano. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 12 x 11 in. Unframed. (B13478)
Helmuth Stone
Oct. 04, 2020
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Fireweed"
Est: $500 - $1,000
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Fireweed" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This artwork originally appeared on the Fleetwood First Day of Issue Maximum Card for the U.S. 29c Fireweed stamp issued July 24, 1992. Found in moist, rich soils of open woods and along stream banks, fireweed also invades forest clearings and burned areas, often covering thousands of acres after a fire. A tall, regal perennial, fireweed can reach heights of more than six feet. Fireweed blooms from July to September. Arranged in a long spike, the fuchsia flowers open successively from the bottom to the top of the stalk. The lower flowers develop into fruit while the upper flowers are still in bloom. Each seed is attached to silky hairs; when the capsule splits open, the seeds are dispersed like downy parachutes by the wind. The genus name comes from the Greek word epi -- upon -- and Lobos -- pod -- which refers to the arrangement of the flower parts. Fireweed makes a good range forage plant for livestock, and also provides food for wildlife such as deer, elk and grizzlies. Native Americans boiled the young shoots as potherbs and scooped the pith out of older stalks for a sweet-tasting treat. Image Size: 7 x 6.25 in. Overall Size: 11.5 x 11.5 in. Unframed. (B12767)
Helmuth Stone
Oct. 04, 2020
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) Passionflower
Est: $500 - $1,000
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Passionflower" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover of the U.S. 29c Passionflower stamp issued July 24, 1992. The bizarre blossom of passionflower is typical of the showy, surreal forms of tropical flowers. Passionflower grows throughout the southeastern United States in sandy soils of fields and thickets. A popular addition to gardens, passionflower blooms from May to August. The fruit -- called a maypop -- is a fleshy yellow berry about the size of a lemon and can be eaten raw or made into juice or jelly. The plant also has been used as a folk remedy for various ailments. Catholic missionaries in South America associated the flower with the crucifixion of Christ and called it flos passionis or flor de las cinco llagas -- flower of five wounds. According to folklore, each part of the flower symbolizes some aspect of Christ's passion: the petals and sepals represent the 10 faithful apostles; the fringed corona stands for the crown of thorns; the knobby stigmas resemble the nails; and the five stamens represent the five wounds. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 12 x 11 in. Unframed. (B13477)
Helmuth Stone
Aug. 23, 2020
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Shooting Star"
Est: $500 - $1,000
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Shooting Star" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 29c Shooting Star stamp issued July 24, 1992. An early spring wildflower of open woods, meadows and moist prairies, shooting star blooms from April to June in the eastern United States. Often blanketing large areas, shooting star's dainty flower clusters rise on a leafless stalk from a basal rosette of leaves. The backwardly curved pink or white petals and fused stamens suggest the streaming trail of a meteor, hence the common name. Bees are the chief pollinators of shooting star. Widespread throughout the tallgrass prairie, shooting stars were called "prairie pointers" by early settlers. The genus name, Dodecatheon, comes from the Greek words dodeca -- 12 -- and theos -- god. Because of their unusual beauty, the flowers were thought to be under the care of 12 superior gods. The eastern species, D. meadia, honors Richard Mead, an English physician and patron of the naturalist Mark Catesby who collected North American plants in the early 1700s. About 15 species of Dodecatheon occur in the United States. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 11.25 x 10.25 in. Unframed. (B13111)
Helmuth Stone
Aug. 23, 2020
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Indian Pipe"
Est: $500 - $1,000
Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Indian Pipe - Wildflower" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. The Indian pipe monotropaceae is a white or translucent plant which generally has a single flower. The plant also turns black when picked so it is called corpse plant or ghost flower. The clear liquid taken from the stem was used by the American Indians as eye medicine, it is said to clear vision. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 11.25 x 10.25 in. Unframed. (B13112)
Helmuth Stone
Aug. 22, 2020
Gordon Beningfield Framed Wildlife Print
Est: $400 - $500
A framed and matted print by naturalist Gordon Beningfield. This 18" x 12" print is double matted in contemporary frame & features two long tail tits nesting. The artist name is bottom left.
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Jul. 11, 2020
Gordon Beningfield Framed Wildlife Print
Est: $400 - $500
A framed and matted print by naturalist Gordon Beningfield. This 18" x 12" print is double matted in contemporary frame & features two long tail tits nesting. The artist name is bottom left.
Gulfcoast Coin and Jewelry
Jul. 05, 2020
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Columbine"
Est: $500 - $700
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Large - Flowered Trillium" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Paper laid on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This artwork originally appeared on the Fleetwood First Day of Issue Maximum Card for the U.S. 29c Columbine stamp issued July 24, 1992. Often clinging precariously to rocky cliffs and ledges or nestled on shady forest floors, wild columbine offers a bright splash of color with its dainty red and yellow blossoms. The flowers, which bloom from April to June, consist of long, spurred petals arranged alternately with colored sepals. The nectar-filled spurs provide food for hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, and other insects, while the abundant pollen attracts bees. The genus name, Aquilegia, comes from the Latin words aquila -- eagle -- and lego -- to gather -- which likens the petals to an eagle's talons. The unusual flowers also were thought to look like flocks of doves or columba, hence the common name columbine. Once the flowers are fertilized, the fruit develops into a pod that splits open when it dries, and drops the seeds. Native Americans used the crushed seeds to treat headaches and fevers, while the roots were chewed or made into tea for stomach problems. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 11.5 x 10.5 in. Unframed. (B12849)
Helmuth Stone
May. 30, 2020
Gordon Beningfield Framed Wildlife Print
Est: $400 - $500
A framed and matted print by naturalist Gordon Beningfield. This 18" x 12" print is double matted in contemporary frame & features two long tail tits nesting. The artist name is bottom left.
Gulfcoast Coin and Jewelry
Apr. 18, 2020
Gordon Beningfield Framed Wildlife Print
Est: $400 - $500
A framed and matted print by naturalist Gordon Beningfield. This 18" x 12" print is double matted in contemporary frame & features two long tail tits nesting. The artist name is bottom left.
Gulfcoast Coin and Jewelry
Apr. 05, 2020
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Trillium"
Est: $800 - $1,200
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Large - Flowered Trillium" Original watercolor/gouache painting. Signed lower right. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 29c Large-flowered Trillium stamp issued July 24, 1992. One of the first spring wildflowers of eastern woodlands, large-flowered trillium often blankets forest floors with its snowy white blossoms. The flowers bloom from April to June, taking advantage of the extra sunlight before the overstory trees and shrubs leaf out. As the blossoms fade they often turn a delicate shade of pink. Large-flowered trillium grows in the rich soils of woods and thickets from the Northeast, south to the Appalachians, and west to Minnesota and Missouri. The genus name -- Trillium -- refers to the arrangement of the flowers and plant parts in combinations of threes, while the species name -- grandiflorum -- describes the large flowers. Another common name for trillium is wake robin, because the flowers usually bloom about the same time the first robins migrate back to the north in the spring. Native Americans used trilliums for both food and medicine. The young leaves were either eaten raw in salads or boiled for greens. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 11 x 10.25 in. Unframed. (B12924)
Helmuth Stone
Mar. 01, 2020
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "View of Lagoon"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Palm Trees/View of Lagoon" Signed lower right. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood Mint Stamp Collector's Panel for the Montserrat Birds of the Wilderness set. A lovely bouquet of yellow flowers is featured, while a peaceful lagoon framed by graceful palm trees is glimpsed in the background. Image Size: 13 x 15 in. Overall Size: 24.5 x 20.5 in. Unframed. (B10163)
Helmuth Stone
Jan. 01, 2020
Gordon Beningfield Framed Wildlife Print
Est: $400 - $500
A framed and matted print by naturalist Gordon Beningfield. This 18" x 12" print is double matted in contemporary frame & features two long tail tits nesting. The artist name is bottom left.
Gulfcoast Coin and Jewelry
Dec. 15, 2019
Gordon Beningfield Framed Wildlife Print
Est: $400 - $500
A framed and matted print by naturalist Gordon Beningfield. This 18" x 12" print is double matted in contemporary frame & features two long tail tits nesting. The artist name is bottom left.
Gulfcoast Coin and Jewelry