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George Mathews Harding (PA,1882-1959) oil painting

ARTIST: George Mathews Harding (Pennsylvania, 1882 - 1959) TITLE: Roviana Lagoon, Solomon Islands (titled on stretcher) MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Some small scratches/paint losses mostly by the upper edge. Some craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 51 x 35 inches / 129 x 88 cm FRAME SIZE: 60 x 45 inches / 152 x 114 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned but has artist's estate stamps on verso PROVENANCE: Auctioneer Wiederseim Associates, Date 2013-09-28, Lot 263 ATTENTION: This lot is located at our Mamaroneck, NY office. CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 134136 US SHIPPING: $369 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: George Matthews Harding was born in Philadelphia, where his choice of careers was influenced by his older sister Charlotte. (She had studied art at the Philadelphia School of Design for Women at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and with Howard Pyle.)After Harding spent a brief period studying architecture at Boston Tech, his sister encouraged him to attend the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. He attended the academy at night and worked as an architect during the day. Following an introduction by his sister, Harding, like other future American Expeditionary Force artists, studied for a time with Howard Pyle.

GEORGE PERFECT HARDING

Londra, 1780 - 1853 Don Andrés de Andrade y la Cal Firmato G P Harding f in basso a sinistra Tecnica mista su carta, cm 29,4X18,5 Provenienza: Roma, collezione privata

WATERCOLOR 'DEAD JAPS' BY AN AMERICAN MARINE, EXHIBITED AT THE MET

WATERCOLOR 'DEAD JAPS' BY AN AMERICAN MARINE, EXHIBITED AT THE MET GEORGE MATTHEWS HARDING (1882-1959) American AEF war artist and muralist who served in both World Wars. A superb World War II watercolor and pencil abstract painting measuring 12.5 x 8 in. (sight), presented within the original white mat and painted frame measuring 21.5 x 16.5 in. The colorful, evocative image is titled ‘Dead Japs', and pictures two dead Japanese soldiers in a foxhole, one clutching a holstered pistol, the barrels of their silenced machine gun pointed skywards. A period typed card framed with a photo reads: ‘Bougainville...Japs kills by low-flying marine fighters on Guam strafing in support of advancing marine infantry'. This painting was exhibited in the New York Metropolitan Museum's 1945 exhibit ‘The War Against Japan', and bears the original cataloguing label on the verso reading: ‘4002.85 The Metropolitan Museum of Art LOAN EXHIBITION War Against Japan'. This exhibit was initiated by the Treasury Department as a stimulus to buy war bonds and showcased the artworks of 17 painters who had been sent to document the war in the Pacific Theater. Official literature about the exhibition stated that it was designed to ‘…add a poignant note to our understanding of what the war against Japan means to our men…'. In very good, original condition, not removed from the frame which displays some damage and wear.

GEORGE HARDING OIL ON CANVAS

George Harding, NA (1882-1959) Philadelphia artist/illustrator oil on canvas spring landscape, signed and dated "72" 25" x 30" sight size / 32.5" x 30" overall

GEORGE MATTHEWS HARDING WATERCOLOR

George Matthew Harding (American, 1882-1959) watercolor, probably Hawaii, signed lower right 17" x 25" sight size / 23.5" x 31.25 overall

GEORGE MATHEWS HARDING (American, 1882-1959) MARINE AMPHIBIOUS CORPS.

Provenance: The Estate of George Harding. Artist: GEORGE MATHEWS HARDING (American, 1882-1959)Condition: Surface grime, abrasions, small patch in center.Frame: Distressed carved frame wtih gilt remnantsMedium: Oil on canvasSignature: Geo. Harding 48Title: MARINE AMPHIBIOUS CORPSWork Size: 51" x 40" Condition: Dimensions: Framed: 60 - 1/2" x 50 - 1/2" x 3 - 1/4".

GEORGE MATHEWS HARDING (American, 1882-1959) FISHERMAN WITH CATCH AND SHELLS.

Provenance: From the Estate of George Harding. Artist: GEORGE MATHEWS HARDING (American, 1882-1959)Condition: patch on verso.Frame: Carved wood frame (damaged).Medium: Oil on canvasSignature: UnsignedTitle: FISHERMAN WITH CATCH AND SHELLSWork Size: 35-1/2" x 50" Condition: Dimensions: Framed: 43" x 58" x 2".

GEORGE MATHEWS HARDING (American, 1882-1959) ROVIANA LAGOON.

Titled on verso and dated 1954-1957. Provenance: From the Estate of George Harding. Artist: GEORGE MATHEWS HARDING (American, 1882-1959)Condition: Surface grime and additional strip added to the top at the hand of the artist Created: 1954-1957Frame: Carved wood frameMedium: Oil and tempera on canvas laid down on MasoniteSignature: UnsignedTitle: "ROVIANA LAGOONWork Size: 51" x 35-1/2" Condition: Dimensions: Framed: 60 - 1/2" x 44 - 3/4" x 3".

GEORGE MATHEWS HARDING (American, 1882-1959) FISHERMEN ON THE BEACH.

Bearing exhibition label affixed to frame. Exhibited: Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, PA. "Painting in the United States, 1948." October 14-December 12, 1948. Title on label fragment "Flying ….Dolphins", artist on label George M. Harding. Provenance: The Estate of George Harding. Artist: GEORGE MATHEWS HARDING (American, 1882-1959)Condition: Surface grimeCreated: 1948Frame: Carved woodMedium: Oil on canvasSignature: UnsignedTitle: FISHERMEN ON THE BEACH. Work Size: 59-12" x 30-1/4" Condition: Dimensions: Framed: 67" x 37 - 1/2" x 2 - 1/2".

GEORGE MATHEWS HARDING (American, 1882-1959) NEW ENGLAND LOBSTERMEN.

Provenance: From the Estate of George Harding. Artist: GEORGE MATHEWS HARDING (American, 1882-1959)Condition: Slight board warping, surface grimeFrame: Vintage wood frame with gold painted linerMedium: Oil and tempera on board Signature: UnsignedTitle: NEW ENGLAND LOBSTERMENWork Size: 51" x 40-3/4" Condition: Dimensions: Framed: 54 - 3/4" x 45" x 2 - 1/2".

GEORGE HARDING (American, 1882-1959) AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES, WORLD WAR I.

Estate stamped on verso “Estate of George Harding” and inscribed “Tempera/This picture face must be kept dry.” A compelling mural depicting the hard work and sacrifices of American, French and German forces during World War I. The artist depicts soldiers headed towards the battlefield to bring back their wounded. A dirigible looms above mounted soldiers pulling a cart, while an officer on a white horse surveys the destruction. In 1917, the United States government promptly established a Committee on Public Information to coordinate propaganda for the war effort. The committee selected eight American artists to serve with the American Expeditionary Force (AEF). By spring 1918, William Aylward, Walter Duncan, Harvey Dunn, George Harding, Wallace Morgan, Ernest Peizotto, J. Andre Smith, and Harry Townsend were in France. They produced more than 700 sketches, drawings, and paintings. Harding returned to America in 1919 and published a lavish portfolio of his war art, The American Expeditionary Forces in Action. In 1922, Harding became the head of the department of illustration at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, remaining at the school until his retirement in 1958. Provenance: Acquired at auction from the estate of the artist. Artist: GEORGE HARDING (American, 1882-1959) Condition: Good overall, with minor board warping. Created: circa 1922 Frame: Carved and white washed wood frame, under glazing. Medium: Tempera on board. Signature: Signed lower right "Geo. Harding/A.E.F. (Copyright)" Title: AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES,WORLD WAR I. Work Size: 41 - 1/2" x 54" Condition: Item Dimensions: Framed: 47 1/2" x 60".

George Harding (American, Illustrator 1882-1959)

Oil on canvas SLL 35”H x 35”W

Possibly George M. Harding, O/C Pointer

(American, 1882-1959), signed. Frame size: 14 1/4" high, 18 1/4" wide. Provenance: Property of a Fairfield County, CT designer.

George Mathews Harding (American, PA artist, 1882-1959), original illustration for Harper's Weekly, published April, 1912, "Many A S..

George Mathews Harding (American, PA artist, 1882-1959), original illustration for Harper's Weekly, published April, 1912, "Many A Steer is Brought Ashore from the Wrecks", watercolor on paper, signed George Harding, lower right, acquired from the family of the artist, 23" x 15" sight, framed size 32-1/4" x 24-1/4", very good condition

George Harding, (American, 1882-1959), Turkey and Hens in a Field, 1927

George Harding (American, 1882-1959) Turkey and Hens in a Field, 1927 oil on canvas signed George Harding and dated (lower right) 36 x 36 inches.

Harding, George Matthews [American/Pennsylvania, 1882-1959] oil on board painting of a preacher reading from a bible, stamped verso "Estate of George Harding". 49"x34"

Harding, George Matthews [American/Pennsylvania, 1882-1959] oil on board painting of a preacher reading from a bible, stamped verso "Estate of George Harding". 49"x34"

Harding, George Matthews [American/Pennsylvania, 1882-1959] oil painting of doctors operating in a tropical setting titled verso "Jungle Hospital", signed u.r. "George Harding" and note verso "Geo. Harding, Wynnewood, PA". 50"x34.5"

Harding, George Matthews [American/Pennsylvania, 1882-1959] oil painting of doctors operating in a tropical setting titled verso "Jungle Hospital", signed u.r. "George Harding" and note verso "Geo. Harding, Wynnewood, PA". 50"x34.5"

Harding, George Matthews [American/Pennsylvania,

Harding, George Matthews [American/Pennsylvania, 1882-1959] framed and matted watercolor painting of World War I soldiers signed and titled l.r. "Geo. Harding A.E.R., Prisoners near E---- Seftiz(?)". 8.25"x16"

Harding, George Mathews [American, 1882-1959]

Harding, George Mathews [American, 1882-1959] colorful tempura on board still life painting of flowers, unsigned. 35"x17"

Harding, George Mathews [American, 1882-1959]

Harding, George Mathews [American, 1882-1959] watercolor of a World War I shelled French villa, unsigned, with a Brandywine River Museum exhibition label June 19, 1971. 5.75"x7"

Harding, George Mathews [American, 1882-1959]

Harding, George Mathews [American, 1882-1959] watercolor of a World War I shelled building titled and dated verso "Deadman's Corner, Beaumont 1919" and signed l.r. "Geo. Harding, Deadman Corner, Beaumont". 6"x8"

Harding, George Mathews [American, 1882-1959]

Harding, George Mathews [American, 1882-1959] watercolor of natives in a canoe signed l.l. "Geo. Harding". 10.5"x18.75"

Harding, George Mathews [American, 1882-1959]

Harding, George Mathews [American, 1882-1959] important tempura of World War I soldiers titled "Across the Rhine, Dec. 14, 1918" and signed l.r. "Geo. Harding A.E.F." (American Expeditionary Forces), and verso a Brandywine River Museum exhibition label June 19-Oct. 17, 1971. 7.75"x8.5"

Harding, George Mathews [American, 1882-1959]

Harding, George Mathews [American, 1882-1959] gouache landscape painting of pineapples and palm trees, probably Hawaii, signed l.r. in pencil "Geo. Harding '46". 16.5"x24.5"

Harding, George Mathews [American, 1882-1959]

Harding, George Mathews [American, 1882-1959] charcoal on paper illustrator art painting of African figures and signed l.r. "Geo. Harding" and titled verso "Zanzibar 1908". 33"x25"

George M. Harding (1882-1959)

Magazine cover, Collier's, ca. 1910; - Turkish soldiers riding camels, weapons held high.

GEORGE HARDING (American 1882- 1959) 'HAULING NETS'