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Painter, Wall painter, Freskant, Illustrator, b. 1888 - d. 1981

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  • Margaret Anna Dobson (1888-1981), Nude figure and swan, 1937
    Jan. 28, 2025

    Margaret Anna Dobson (1888-1981), Nude figure and swan, 1937

    Est: $300 - $500

    Margaret Anna Dobson (1888-1981) Nude figure and swan, 1937 Watercolor on paper Signed and dated twice, in pencil and in ink, at lower right: Margaret A. Dobson 1937

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Margaret Anna Dobson, California, Maryland (1888-1981), Sailboats at harbor, oil on board, 19 1/4"H x 15 1/4"W(sight), 27 1/4"H x 23 1/4"W(frame)
    Dec. 14, 2024

    Margaret Anna Dobson, California, Maryland (1888-1981), Sailboats at harbor, oil on board, 19 1/4"H x 15 1/4"W(sight), 27 1/4"H x 23 1/4"W(frame)

    Est: $400 - $600

    Margaret Anna Dobson California, Maryland, (1888-1981) Sailboats at harbor oil on board Signed to lower right. From the collection of Keith Little, Indianapolis, IN. Biography from Crocker Art Museum Store Painter, illustrator, muralist, etcher. Born in Baltimore, MD on Nov. 9, 1888. Dobson studied at the Maryland Institute, PAFA, Fontainebleau School of Art (Paris), and Syracuse University. She studied privately with Daniel Garber, Cecilia Beaux, Violet Oakley, Emil Carlsen, Robert Vonnoh, Hugh Breckenridge, and others. She was active in London, England until 1933. She then settled in Los Angeles where she remained until her death on Jan. 20, 1981. Primarily a muralist, she also painted floral still lifes and landscapes of the Sierra and southern California. Member: NAC; Royal Society of Etchers (London); Laguna Beach AA; Women Painters of the West; Santa Monica AA; Calif. Art Club; LAAA; Artists of the SW. Exh: Fontainebleau, 1927 (prize); Egan Gallery (LA), 1933; Calif. PM Society, 1935, 1936; Ebell Club (LA) 1936 (1st prize); Academy of Western Painters, LACMA, 1937; Santa Cruz Art League, 1938; Friday Morning Club (LA), 1939; GGIE, 1939; Society for Sanity in Art, CPLH, 1944. Murals: Santa Monica Women's Club; Palace of Fontainebleau and Fontainebleau Hospital (France); Kaufman (TX) Post Office (Driving the Steers); Girl Scouts Bldg (Santa Monica); Syracuse University; Maryland Institute. AAA 1933; AAW; KOV; WWAA 1936-56; LA Times, 1-25-1981 (obit).

    Ripley Auctions
  • Margaret Anna Dobson (1888-1981), Nude figure and swan, 1937
    Oct. 29, 2024

    Margaret Anna Dobson (1888-1981), Nude figure and swan, 1937

    Est: $500 - $700

    Margaret Anna Dobson (1888-1981) Nude figure and swan, 1937 Watercolor on paper Signed and dated twice lower right: Margaret A. Dobson

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Margaret Anna Dobson (American/California, 1888-1981), "Cabinet Nestled in the Mountains Overlooking the Water," 1942, watercolor on paper H.- 14 in., W.- 21 in., Framed- H.- 21 in., W.- 27 1/4 in.
    Sep. 08, 2023

    Margaret Anna Dobson (American/California, 1888-1981), "Cabinet Nestled in the Mountains Overlooking the Water," 1942, watercolor on paper H.- 14 in., W.- 21 in., Framed- H.- 21 in., W.- 27 1/4 in.

    Est: $250 - $450

    † Margaret Anna Dobson (American/California, 1888-1981), "Cabinet Nestled in the Mountains Overlooking the Water," 1942, watercolor on paper Margaret Anna Dobson (American/California, 1888-1981), "Cabinet Nestled in the Mountains Overlooking the Water," 1942, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower right, presented in a wood frame,

    Crescent City Auction Gallery
  • MARGARET A. DOBSON (1888 - 1981): CALIFORNIA COAST
    Jul. 07, 2022

    MARGARET A. DOBSON (1888 - 1981): CALIFORNIA COAST

    Est: $100 - $200

    watercolor on paper; signed lower left; Provenance: DeRu's Fine Arts, Laguna Beach, California label verso; 8 x 11 inches; 15 x 18 inches frame

    Abell Auction
  • Margaret Anna Dobson (1888-1981)
    Aug. 28, 2021

    Margaret Anna Dobson (1888-1981)

    Est: $50 - $75

    Painting: Margaret Anna Dobson (1888-1981), pastel portrait of a woman. Sight 19 1/2" x 15 1/2", frame overall 23" x 18 1/2".

    Copake Auction Inc.
  • Margaret Anna Dobson (1888-1981)
    Jul. 31, 2021

    Margaret Anna Dobson (1888-1981)

    Est: $50 - $75

    Painting: Margaret Anna Dobson (1888-1981), pastel portrait of a woman. Sight 19 1/2" x 15 1/2", frame overall 23" x 18 1/2".

    Copake Auction Inc.
  • Margaret Anna Dobson (1888-1981)
    Jun. 05, 2021

    Margaret Anna Dobson (1888-1981)

    Est: $75 - $100

    Painting: Margaret Anna Dobson (1888-1981), pastel portrait of a woman. Sight 19 1/2" x 15 1/2", frame overall 23" x 18 1/2".

    Copake Auction Inc.
  • Margaret Anna Dobson (1888-1981)
    Apr. 24, 2021

    Margaret Anna Dobson (1888-1981)

    Est: $75 - $100

    Painting: Margaret Anna Dobson (1888-1981), pastel portrait of a woman. Sight 19 1/2" x 15 1/2", frame overall 23" x 18 1/2".

    Copake Auction Inc.
  • Margaret Anna Dobson (1888-1981)
    Apr. 24, 2021

    Margaret Anna Dobson (1888-1981)

    Est: $100 - $200

    Painting: Margaret Anna Dobson (1888-1981), (2) works, oil on panels (10" x 14", frame overall 14 1/2" x 18 1/2" and 17 1/2" x 12", frame overall 22" x 16 1/4").

    Copake Auction Inc.
  • Margaret Dobson - Signed Ink Work
    Aug. 29, 2019

    Margaret Dobson - Signed Ink Work

    Est: $40 - $60

    Margaret Dobson - Signed Ink Work

    Lawsons
  • Watercolor, Margaret Anna Dobson
    Jan. 20, 2018

    Watercolor, Margaret Anna Dobson

    Est: $300 - $500

    Margaret Anna Dobson (American, 1888-1981), African Cranes, watercolor, signed lower right, overall (with frame): 19.75"h x 13.75"w. Provenance: Estate of Edan Milton Hughes (San Francisco, CA)

    Clars Auctions
  • Margaret Anna Dobson (American, 1888-1981) Coastal Landscape. Signed and dated "Margaret A Dobson April 28, 1946" l.l. Oil on canvas...
    Apr. 11, 2012

    Margaret Anna Dobson (American, 1888-1981) Coastal Landscape. Signed and dated "Margaret A Dobson April 28, 1946" l.l. Oil on canvas...

    Est: $600 - $800

    Margaret Anna Dobson (American, 1888-1981) Coastal Landscape. Signed and dated "Margaret A Dobson April 28, 1946" l.l. Oil on canvas, 25 x 30 in., unframed. Condition: Minor surface grime, frame abrasions.

    Skinner
  • MARGARET ANNA DOBSON (American, 1888-1981) CALIFORNIA DREAMING.
    Feb. 04, 2010

    MARGARET ANNA DOBSON (American, 1888-1981) CALIFORNIA DREAMING.

    Est: $400 - $600

    Unsigned watercolor shows a beach scene with four young women under a red beach umbrella, a mother and child walk on the beach with the ocean and light purple sky. The watercolor is double sided having a California landscape with house on the reverse. Housed in a modern gilt molded wood frame having a linen and gilt liner with a glass front and back. SIZE: Sight: 15-1/2" x 20-1/2". PROVENANCE: American Eagle Fine Art, Scottsdale, AZ (Specialists in Early California Art). CONDITION: Very good. 9-97334

    James D. Julia
  • MARGARET ANNA DOBSON (American, 1888-1981) CALIFORNIA DREAMING.
    Aug. 26, 2009

    MARGARET ANNA DOBSON (American, 1888-1981) CALIFORNIA DREAMING.

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Unsigned watercolor shows a beach scene with four young women under a red beach umbrella, a mother and child walk on the beach with the ocean and light purple sky. The watercolor is double sided having a California landscape with house on the reverse. Housed in a modern gilt molded wood frame having a linen and gilt liner with a glass front and back. SIZE: Sight: 15-1/2" x 20-1/2". PROVENANCE: American Eagle Fine Art, Scottsdale, AZ (Specialists in Early California Art). CONDITION: Very good. 9-97334

    James D. Julia
  • Margaret Anna Dobson (American, 1888-1981), Perspective Sketch for the Decoration in the Hall of the Judiciary of the New Government Bu
    Nov. 14, 2008

    Margaret Anna Dobson (American, 1888-1981), Perspective Sketch for the Decoration in the Hall of the Judiciary of the New Government Bu

    Est: $400 - $600

    Margaret Anna Dobson (American, 1888-1981) Perspective Sketch for the Decoration in the Hall of the Judiciary of the New Government Building of the New York Worlds Fair for the Year 1939 Titled and signed or inscribed "...BY MARGARET A. DOBSON" l.c. Watercolor with ink wash, gouache, graphite, and gold leaf on board, 30 x 21 3/4 in. (76.2 x 55.2 cm), unframed. Condition: Scattered staining and foxing, soiling, nail holes and wear to margins.

    Skinner
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