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b. 1929 - d. 1993

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  • Richard Rourke (American, 1929-1993) Oil Painting
    Apr. 30, 2023

    Richard Rourke (American, 1929-1993) Oil Painting

    Est: $400 - $600

    Richard Rourke (American, 1929-1993) Painting. Title - New England Homestead. Oil on canvas painting. Signed lower left by Massachusetts artist Richard W. Rourke. Painting measures 20 inches high, 24 inches wide. Frame measures 24 inches high, 29 inches wide. In good condition. Richard W. Rourke was an American painter born in Massachusetts in 1929. He studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and later received his MFA from the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. He began his career as a painter in New York City in the 1950s and quickly gained recognition for his abstract expressionist paintings. Rourke's work often incorporated a range of textures and colors, creating a sense of depth and movement in his compositions. In addition to his work as a painter, Rourke was also a respected teacher. He taught at various institutions throughout his career, including the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the California Institute of the Arts. His paintings have been exhibited in museums and galleries across the United States, including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Richard W. Rourke passed away in 1993, but his work continues to be celebrated and exhibited today. His legacy as an influential abstract expressionist painter and teacher lives on, inspiring future generations of artists. From Askart.com: Richard W.Rourke (1929-1993) was born in Massachusetts and taught art in the Needham Public Schools for many years. He graduated from the Massachusetts College of Art and obtained a master's degree from Boston College, in addition to studies at Boston University. He retired to Cotuit on Cape Cod where he maintained a studio and is best known for Cape seascapes, New England landscapes and still lives in impressionist and realistic styles. He died in 1993 at age 64 while traveling to Santa Fe.

    Myers Fine Art
  • RICHARD W. ROURKE (Massachusetts, 1929-1993), “Stonington Morning”., Oil on canvas, 18” x 24.25”. Framed.
    Mar. 17, 2022

    RICHARD W. ROURKE (Massachusetts, 1929-1993), “Stonington Morning”., Oil on canvas, 18” x 24.25”. Framed.

    Est: $150 - $250

    RICHARD W. ROURKE Massachusetts, 1929-1993 "Stonington Morning". Signed lower right. Titled on stretcher.

    Eldred's
  • RICHARD W. ROURKE (Massachusetts, 1929-1993), Boats at dry dock., Oil on canvas, 18” x 24”. Framed 23” x 29”.
    Mar. 17, 2022

    RICHARD W. ROURKE (Massachusetts, 1929-1993), Boats at dry dock., Oil on canvas, 18” x 24”. Framed 23” x 29”.

    Est: $150 - $250

    RICHARD W. ROURKE Massachusetts, 1929-1993 Boats at dry dock. Signed lower right.

    Eldred's
  • RICHARD W. ROURKE, Massachusetts, 1929-1993, Durgin Park, Faneuil Hall, Boston., Oil on canvas, 22" x 28". Framed 27" x 33".
    Nov. 07, 2019

    RICHARD W. ROURKE, Massachusetts, 1929-1993, Durgin Park, Faneuil Hall, Boston., Oil on canvas, 22" x 28". Framed 27" x 33".

    Est: $200 - $400

    RICHARD W. ROURKE Massachusetts, 1929-1993 Durgin Park, Faneuil Hall, Boston. Signed lower right "Richard W. Rourke". Ex Collection: First National Bank, Boston. Oil on canvas, 22" x 28". Framed 27" x 33".

    Eldred's
  • RICHARD W. ROURKE, Massachusetts, 1929-1993, Rainy day at Faneuil Hall, Boston., Oil on canvas, 22" x 28". Framed 27" x 33".
    Nov. 07, 2019

    RICHARD W. ROURKE, Massachusetts, 1929-1993, Rainy day at Faneuil Hall, Boston., Oil on canvas, 22" x 28". Framed 27" x 33".

    Est: $200 - $400

    RICHARD W. ROURKE Massachusetts, 1929-1993 Rainy day at Faneuil Hall, Boston. Signed lower right "Richard W. Rourke". Ex Collection: First National Bank, Boston. Oil on canvas, 22" x 28". Framed 27" x 33".

    Eldred's
  • RICHARD W. ROURKE, American, d. 1993, Floral still life., Oil on canvas, 18" x 24". Framed 23" x 29".
    Aug. 24, 2016

    RICHARD W. ROURKE, American, d. 1993, Floral still life., Oil on canvas, 18" x 24". Framed 23" x 29".

    Est: $300 - $500

    RICHARD W. ROURKE American, d. 1993 Floral still life. Signed lower right "Richard W. Rourke". Oil on canvas, 18" x 24". Framed 23" x 29".

    Eldred's
  • RICHARD W. ROURKE, American, 1929-1993, "Contrasts"., Oil on canvas, 24" x 36". Framed.
    Aug. 08, 2012

    RICHARD W. ROURKE, American, 1929-1993, "Contrasts"., Oil on canvas, 24" x 36". Framed.

    Est: $200 - $300

    RICHARD W. ROURKE American, 1929-1993 "Contrasts". Signed lower right "Richard W. Rourke". Signed and titled on stretcher bars as well. Oil on canvas, 24" x 36". Framed.

    Eldred's
  • RICHARD W. ROURKE, American, died 1993, Floral still life., Oil on canvas, 18" x 24". Framed.
    Aug. 12, 2009

    RICHARD W. ROURKE, American, died 1993, Floral still life., Oil on canvas, 18" x 24". Framed.

    Est: $300 - $500

    RICHARD W. ROURKE American, died 1993 Floral still life. Signed lower right "Richard W. Rourke". Oil on canvas, 18" x 24". Framed.

    Eldred's
  • RICHARD W. ROURKE, American, Contemporary, Crashing waves on the coast., Watercolor on paper, 19" x 30" sight. Framed.
    Aug. 08, 2007

    RICHARD W. ROURKE, American, Contemporary, Crashing waves on the coast., Watercolor on paper, 19" x 30" sight. Framed.

    Est: $200 - $300

    RICHARD W. ROURKE American, Contemporary Crashing waves on the coast. Signed lower right "Richard W. Rourke". Watercolor on paper, 19" x 30" sight. Framed.

    Eldred's
  • RICHARD W. ROURKE, American, Contemporary, Floral still life., Oil on canvas, 18" x 24". Framed.
    Aug. 08, 2007

    RICHARD W. ROURKE, American, Contemporary, Floral still life., Oil on canvas, 18" x 24". Framed.

    Est: $400 - $600

    RICHARD W. ROURKE American, Contemporary Floral still life. Signed lower right "Richard W. Rourke". Oil on canvas, 18" x 24". Framed.

    Eldred's
  • RICHARD W. ROURKE, American, Contemporary, North shore coastal view., Oil on canvas, 16" x 20". Framed.
    Aug. 08, 2007

    RICHARD W. ROURKE, American, Contemporary, North shore coastal view., Oil on canvas, 16" x 20". Framed.

    Est: $400 - $600

    RICHARD W. ROURKE American, Contemporary North shore coastal view. Signed lower right "Richard W. Rourke". Oil on canvas, 16" x 20". Framed.

    Eldred's
  • RICHARD W. ROURKE Contemporary American
    Nov. 18, 2006

    RICHARD W. ROURKE Contemporary American

    Est: $500 - $800

    RICHARD W. ROURKE Contemporary American Maine homestead. Signed lower left "Richard W. Rourke". Provenance: From the consignor as the Andrew Wyeth drawing (lot #1050). This homestead is her family's, which was next door to the Wyeths. See lot #1080. Oil on canvas, 20" x 24". Framed.

    Eldred's
  • RICHARD W. ROURKE Contemporary American
    Nov. 18, 2006

    RICHARD W. ROURKE Contemporary American

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    RICHARD W. ROURKE Contemporary American Maine homestead. Signed lower left "Richard W. Rourke". Provenance: From the consignor of the Andrew Wyeth drawing (lot #1050). This homestead is her family's, which was next door to the Wyeths. See lot #1079.Oil on canvas board, 24" x 30". Framed.

    Eldred's
  • RICHARD W. ROURKE, American (Cape Cod)
    Aug. 09, 2006

    RICHARD W. ROURKE, American (Cape Cod)

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    RICHARD W. ROURKE American (Cape Cod), Contemporary Study of a boat. Signed lower right "Richard W. Rourke." Honorable Mention ribbon from an unknown show attached to the back. Watercolor on paper, 13" x 29" sight. Framed.

    Eldred's
  • RICHARD W. ROURKE, American (Cape Cod)
    Aug. 09, 2006

    RICHARD W. ROURKE, American (Cape Cod)

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    RICHARD W. ROURKE American (Cape Cod), Contemporary "Gloucester MA 1992." Signed lower right "Richard W. Rourke." Oil on canvas, 18" x 24". Framed.

    Eldred's
  • RICHARD W. ROURKE, American (Cape Cod)
    Aug. 09, 2006

    RICHARD W. ROURKE, American (Cape Cod)

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    RICHARD W. ROURKE American (Cape Cod), Contemporary Coastal landscape. Signed lower right "Richard W. Rourke." Oil on canvas, 18" x 24". Framed.

    Eldred's
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