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Ellen Robbins (1828 - 1905). Still Life With Flowers.

Watercolor on paper, 8.5 x 10.75 inches, sight. Signed and dated 1883 lower right. Framed, 18.5 x 20.5 inches. Robbins was a member of the Isle of Shoals artist colony.

ELLEN ROBBINS FLORAL STILL LIFE PAINTING

ROBBINS, Ellen, (American, 1828-1905): Trailing Arbutus in a Basket, Watercolor, 9.5'' x 18'', signed lower right, dated 1889, unframed.

ELLEN ROBBINS PANSIES STILL LIFE PAINTING

ROBBINS, Ellen, (American, 1828-1905): Pansies in a Bowl, Watercolor/Board, 9'' x 13.5'', signed lower right and dated 1888, unframed.

ELLEN ROBBINS (Massachusetts, 1828-1905), Floral still life., Watercolor on heavy cream wove paper, 19” x 23.75”. Unframed.

ELLEN ROBBINS Massachusetts, 1828-1905 Floral still life. Signed lower right "Ellen Robbins".

ELLEN ROBBINS WATERCOLOR STILL LIFE

ROBBINS, Ellen, (American, 1828-1905): Still Life, Watercolor, 9" x 10.875", signed lower right, dated 1893, unframed.

ELLEN ROBBINS MUMS PAINTING

ROBBINS, Ellen, (American, 1828-1905): Mums, Oil/Canvas, 22.25'' x 17.5'', signed lower right and dated 1882, unframed.

3PC. ELLEN ROBBINS FLORAL STILL LIFE PAINTINGS

ROBBINS, Ellen, (American, 1828-1905): Three Floral Still Life Paintings: 1) Marigolds in a Bottle with Raffia, Watercolor, 15.375'' x 17.875'', signed lower right, dated 1885, unframed; 2) Marigolds in a Blue and White Bowl, Watercolor, 17.25'' x 23.25'', signed lower right, dated 1895, unframed; 3) Beach Sunflowers in a Jar, Watercolor, 18.25'' x 10.125'', signed lower right and dated 1892, unframed.

2 PC. FLORIDA ARTWORK LOT

2 PC. FLORIDA ARTWORK LOT: 1) St. Augustine Scene Near the Fort, Pastel by Dwight Williams, 11" x 15", signed lower right, titled lower left and dated 1920, unframed; 2) Ellen Robbins, Flowers in a Pitcher, Watercolor, 11.25" x 9", signed lower right and dated 1897, unframed.

Ellen Robbins, (American, 1828-1905), Virgin's Bower, 1893, watercolor on paper, 15 3/4" x 20 3/4"

Ellen Robbins (American, 1828-1905) Virgin's Bower, 1893 watercolor on paper signed and dated in pencil lower right 15 3/4" x 20 3/4" Provenance: The Ira Simon Collection, Chicago, Illinois

Ellen Robbins Hydrangea Still Life Painting.

(Massachusetts. 1828-1905), oil on canvas, 14 x 10 inches, signed lower right, Doll and Richards Gallery label on reverse, framed. Small paint scratch at top edge. Ellen Robbins was a well known 19th c. New England painter of flowers. She painted flowers from the gardens of poet Celia Thaxter, and her paintings were exhibited at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Some of her paintings were reproduced by Louis Prang as chromolithographs.

ELLEN ROBBINS (Massachusetts, 1828-1905), Sailboats off a rocky coastline., Watercolor, 16.75" x 21.75". Framed 25.5" x 30.5".

ELLEN ROBBINS Massachusetts, 1828-1905 Sailboats off a rocky coastline. Signed and dated lower right "Ellen Roberts 1892".

ELLEN ROBBINS, FLOWERS, WATERCOLOR ON PAPER, 1883

Property from a Private Collection, St. Augustine, FL Description: Ellen Robbins (MA, 1828-1905), Flowers, Watercolor on Paper, 1883, signed and dated 1883, depicting white and purple flowers on a gray background, in a giltwood frame. Frame size: 12 3/8 in. x 17 3/8 in. Measurements: Height: by sight 10 3/4 in. x Width: 15 7/8 in. Condition: Good condition, some yellowing to paper, small stain in center of top edge, some foxing in background, not viewed out of frame.

ELLEN ROBBINS (MA, 1828-1905)

Figure on Dark Forest Track, watercolor on artist's board, signed lower right, dated 1887 and marked "Norridgewock, Maine". In the original gold molded frame, under glass. OS: 30" x 36", SS: 23 1/2" x 29 1/2". Good condition.

Ellen Robbins. Study of a Yellow Rose

(American, 1828-1905). Oil on board, signed "Ellen Robbins" under stem cr, sight size: 9 1/4 x 18 1/4 in., framed

Ellen Robbins, Dated 1891, Still Life American

Ellen Robbins (1828-1905), Dated 1891, Watercolor / Paper, Still Life of flowers. Ellen Robbins earned her artistic reputation as a watercolorist, especially of autumn leaves and flowers. She attended the New England School of Design in Boston for one year and studied privately with Stephen Tuckerman and at the Merrimac Printworks. She had difficulty finding a teacher of watercolors, so she essentially taught herself to paint with the medium. CONDITION - By registering to bid for this auction (either in-house or online) and/or placing a bid in this auction. The BIDDER/BUYER agrees to all the terms and conditions of Sarasota Estate Auction. - All silver, gold and/or jewelry lots MUST be paid for via wire transfer or cashier’s check upon receipt of invoice, no other forms of payment will be accepted. - We recommend looking into shipping quotes prior to bidding. A list of local shippers is available upon request - All sales are final; no refunds will be given under any circumstances. - Sarasota Estate Auction can provide condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Conditions or Descriptions are opinions of our staff and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. - Online images can sometimes be low quality due to the uploading process, original high-resolution images can be requested via email at SarasotaEstateAuction@gmail.com Sight Size: 11 x 12 in. Overall Size: 18 1/2 x 19 in.

Ellen Robbins(1828-1905),dated 1891, Watercolor/Paper

Ellen Robbins (1828 - 1905) Watercolor on Paper Signed and dated 1891 in lower right. Size: O: 18 3/4 x 19 1/4" S: 11 1/4 x 12 1/4" Ellen Robbins earned her artistic reputation as a watercolorist, especially of autumn leaves and flowers. She attended the New England School of Design in Boston for one year and studied privately with Stephen Tuckerman and at the Merrimac Printworks. She had difficulty finding a teacher of watercolors, so she essentially taught herself to paint with the medium. Reportedly born in 1828 in Watertown, Massachusetts, (that is not documented-Sternberg), she developed the idea of creating albums of watercolors, which became very popular. She sold her first album for twenty-five dollars. Sculptor Harriet Hosmer, a childhood friend, was among her early collectors.

ELLEN ROBBINS STILL LIFE PAINTING OF DAISIES

Antique watercolor painting of yellow daisies and ferns in a stoneware vase. Signed Ellen Robbins 1892. 17 x 20, framed 22 x 26. (Ellen Robbins MA 1828-1905 was a MA still life watercolorist)

ELLEN ROBBINS PAINTING STILL LIFE OF POPPIES

ROBBINS, Ellen, (American, 1828-1905): Still Life of Poppies, Watercolor, 22'' x 18'', signed lower right, unframed.

ELLEN ROBBINS, American (1828-1905), Fall Leaves, watercolor on paper, signed lower right., 20 3/4 x 29 (sight)

ELLEN ROBBINS American (1828-1905) Fall Leaves watercolor on paper, signed lower right. 20 3/4 x 29 (sight) Provenance: Private Collection, New York. Other Notes: Dull and Richards, Boston, Massachussetts label on the reverse.

ELLEN ROBBINS (MA, 1828-1905) - Figure on Dark Forest Track, watercolor on artist's board, signed lower right, dated 1887 and marked "Norridgewock, Maine". In the original gold molded frame, under glass. OS: 30" x 36"..

ELLEN ROBBINS (MA, 1828-1905) - Figure on Dark Forest Track, watercolor on artist's board, signed lower right, dated 1887 and marked "Norridgewock, Maine". In the original gold molded frame, under glass. OS: 30" x 36", SS: 23 1/2" x 29 1/2". Good condition.

ELLEN ROBBINS (AMERICAN 1828-1905). STILL-LIFE OF APPLE BLOSSOMS.

Watercolor on paper, 20 x 23 3/4 inches. Signed "Ellen Robbins" and dated 1883, l.r.

ELLEN ROBBINS (American, 1828-1905) still-life,

ELLEN ROBBINS (American, 1828-1905) still-life, bowl of yellow flowers sgn. and dated l.r. Ellen Robbins, 1884 watercolor, 13.5 by 17.25 (sight), matted, framed under glass Label on reverse: DOLL & RICHARDS, Boston

ELLEN ROBBINS (American, 1828-1905) WHITE PEONIES watercolor;

ELLEN ROBBINS (American, 1828-1905) WHITE PEONIES watercolor; signed and dated Ellen Robbins 1896, l.lr; in gold frame with gold mat; sight: 22 1/2 x 18 1/4 inches; framed: 29 x 33 1/2 inches

ELLEN ROBBINS (American, 1828-1905) ORCHIDS watercolor;

ELLEN ROBBINS (American, 1828-1905) ORCHIDS watercolor; signed, dated and inscribed Ellen Robbins 1898, Laelia Elegano, l.r.; in gold frame with gold mat; sight: 19 1/4 x 15 inches; framed: 31 x 26 1/2 inches

ELLEN ROBBINS. STILL LIFE, WATERCOLOR

Ellen Robbins (American, 1828-1905). "Still Life with Flowers and Wicker Basket," watercolor on paper, signed and dated "Ellen Robbins, 1889" lr, 9 1/2 x 17 in., framed.

ELLEN ROBBINS. STILL LIFE WITH FLOWERS, W/C

Ellen Robbins (American, 1828-1905). Still Life with Flowers and Wicker Basket, watercolor on paper, signed and dated "Ellen Robbins, 1889" lr, 9 1/2 x 17 in., framed.

Ellen Robbins Oil on Canvas Carnations

Ellen Robbins, 1828-1905, Boston, MA, oil on canvas still life, "Carnations," 30" x 25", some flaking, old frame. Provenance: A Southern collection.

ELLEN ROBBINS Am. 1828 -1905

ELLEN ROBBINS Am. 1828 -1905 Still Lifes (a pair) Signed "Ellen Robbins 1880" l.r. Oils on canvas Each 33 × 13 in. (83.8 × 33.0 cm)

Ellen Robbins (American, 1828-1905)

Plant with Yellow Blossoms Signed "Ellen Robbins" l.r. Oil on panel, 32 1/4 x 12 1/4 in. (81.9 x 31.1 cm), framed. Condition: Retouch, curve to support.

Ellen Robbins (American, 1828-1905), Still Life with Red and White Roses, Signed and dated ""Ellen Robbins 1884"" l.r., Condition: Subt

Ellen Robbins (American, 1828-1905) Still Life with Blue Gentians and Ferns Signed and dated "Ellen

Robbins 1883" l.r. Watercolor on paper, sight size 18 3/4 x 14 1/4 in. (48 x 36.4 cm), framed. Condition: Subtle toning and fading, not examined out of frame. N.B. Ellen Robbins, a Massachusetts native, is best known for her floral still lifes. She often drew her inspiration from friend Celia Thaxter's garden on the Isles of Shoals, a favorite summer vacation spot. It has been noted that Robbins' work often resembles pressed flowers, a popular nineteenth century female pastime. Robbins work was recently included in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, exhibition A Studio of Her Own, Fall 2001.

Ellen Robbins, American, 1828-1905, Floral Still Life, Watercolor on board 11 x 16,

ELLEN ROBBINS (AMERICAN 1828-1905). STILL-LIFE WITH RED AND GOLD NASTURTIUMS. Signed c.r., watercolor on paper. 7 1/2 x 9 inches.