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Watercolor, William Louis Sonntag Jr.

William Louis Sonntag Jr. (American, 1869-1898), Untitled (Trolley Car on the Beach), watercolor, signed lower left, sight: 13.25"h x 20"w, overall (with frame): 23"h x 29"w

W. LOUIS SONNTAG 'SUMMER IN THE ALLEGHENIES' O/C

William Louis Sonntag Sr (American 1822-1900), 'Summer in the Alleghenies', 1893, oil on canvas, depicting a stormy sky in the Allegheny Mountains, signed and dated to lower left, framed. Approximate dimensions: canvas: h. 20.25", w. 31.125"; frame h. 29.5", w. 41", d. 4.25"

William Sonntag Jr (NY,1869-1898) watercolor painting antique

ARTIST: William Louis Sonntag Jr (New York, 1869 - 1898) NAME: Coastal Scene MEDIUM: watercolor on paper. Paper applied to board. CONDITION: Some foxing. Some age toning. Some damages to board but the art itself is undamaged. SIGHT SIZE: 7 x 14 inches / 17 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 122074 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: William L. Sonntag, Jr. was widely admired for his skills as a draftsman, especially his ability for quick and accurate sketching. An active participant in New York art life during the late 1880s and 1890s, Sonntag was an accomplished illustrator, his truthful depictions of New York City serving as an important source of inspiration for the author, Theodore Dreiser. Sonntag was also known for his deftly rendered portrayals of ships, trains and machinery as well as for his delicate, plein air inspired landscapes.Born in New York City in 1869, Sonntag was the son of William Louis Sonntag (1822-1900), the noted Hudson River School painter. Little is known about Sonntag's early life. He may have received some training from his father before attending classes at the National Academy of Design, where he exhibited his work in 1888, 1889 and 1890. He later became a member of the American Water Color Society.During these years, Sonntag painted landscapes in upstate New York and throughout New England, often in the company of his father. A gifted draftsman, as well as a student of mechanics and a member of several local engineering societies, he was equally fond of depicting locomotives, sailing vessels and complicated mechanical devices in both pen and ink and watercolor. Sonntag also made on-the-spot drawings of current news events for many of New York's newspapers and magazines; his penchant for accuracy was such that he once rode on the footplate of a moving train in order to produce an authentic rendering for Stephen Crane's article, "The Scotch Express". In 1895, Sonntag's scenes of New York night life, published in one of the "great Sunday papers", attracted the attention of Theodore Dreiser, then an editor, who commissioned Sonntag to produce a series of drawings for Ev'ry Month. The two men soon became good friends, Sonntag's art, personality and his philosophy about life serving to nurture Dreiser's own development as a writer.Sonntag's death at the age of twenty-nine cut short a lively and promising career. Although he had lost an eye a few years prior to his death, he continued to paint and draw until his final trip to the hospital, leaving his desk filled with "several inventions and many plans of useful things". Dreiser later paid a personal tribute to Sonntag's memory through an article in Harper's Weekly.

William Sonntag Jr (NY,1869-1898) watercolor painting antique

ARTIST: William Louis Sonntag Jr (New York, 1869 - 1898) NAME: Landscape with Cottage MEDIUM: watercolor on paper. Paper applied to board. CONDITION: Some foxing. Minor age toning. Some damages to board but the art itself is undamaged. SIGHT SIZE: 7 x 14 inches / 17 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 122073 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: William L. Sonntag, Jr. was widely admired for his skills as a draftsman, especially his ability for quick and accurate sketching. An active participant in New York art life during the late 1880s and 1890s, Sonntag was an accomplished illustrator, his truthful depictions of New York City serving as an important source of inspiration for the author, Theodore Dreiser. Sonntag was also known for his deftly rendered portrayals of ships, trains and machinery as well as for his delicate, plein air inspired landscapes.Born in New York City in 1869, Sonntag was the son of William Louis Sonntag (1822-1900), the noted Hudson River School painter. Little is known about Sonntag's early life. He may have received some training from his father before attending classes at the National Academy of Design, where he exhibited his work in 1888, 1889 and 1890. He later became a member of the American Water Color Society.During these years, Sonntag painted landscapes in upstate New York and throughout New England, often in the company of his father. A gifted draftsman, as well as a student of mechanics and a member of several local engineering societies, he was equally fond of depicting locomotives, sailing vessels and complicated mechanical devices in both pen and ink and watercolor. Sonntag also made on-the-spot drawings of current news events for many of New York's newspapers and magazines; his penchant for accuracy was such that he once rode on the footplate of a moving train in order to produce an authentic rendering for Stephen Crane's article, "The Scotch Express". In 1895, Sonntag's scenes of New York night life, published in one of the "great Sunday papers", attracted the attention of Theodore Dreiser, then an editor, who commissioned Sonntag to produce a series of drawings for Ev'ry Month. The two men soon became good friends, Sonntag's art, personality and his philosophy about life serving to nurture Dreiser's own development as a writer.Sonntag's death at the age of twenty-nine cut short a lively and promising career. Although he had lost an eye a few years prior to his death, he continued to paint and draw until his final trip to the hospital, leaving his desk filled with "several inventions and many plans of useful things". Dreiser later paid a personal tribute to Sonntag's memory through an article in Harper's Weekly.

William Louis Sontag (1869-1898): Row Boat in a Cove

Watercolor on paper, 1893, signed 'W.L. Sontag' and dated lower right. 10 x 14 in. (sheet), 15 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. (frame).

William Sonntag Jr. W/C Beached Boat

William Louis Sonntag Jr. (American, 1869-1898) watercolor on paper, a shoreline beach scene with a beached sailboat beside a cottage and figures tending the boat. Signed lower left "Sonntag Jr.", has some visible foxing, stain in the upper right corner; paper is glued to a cardboard back. 9.25 in. high x 20 in. wide - Frame: 17 in. high x 27.75 in. wide. Weight: 5.75 lbs.

Framed Water Color W. Louis Sonntag Jr.

This lot consists of a beautiful watercolor painting by artist W. Louis Sonntag Jr. The artist's signature is found on the lower left side of the painting. This watercolor depicts a woman, most likely from the late 1800's as noted from her dress, feeding the chickens that are around her feet. Not only are these chicken waiting to be fed but there are also roosters that are found on the right side of the painting as well. In the background of the painting, there is a broken down barn that looks like it's glory days are far behind. In the foreground on the right side of the painting, many miscellaneous pieces are thrown together in a pile. This pile contains a wheel, cartons, a cage and other miscellaneous items. The painting is well executed with beautiful detail. This item is framed in a simple wooden frame and matted with white matting. Overall this piece is in wonderful condition with normal wear present.Condition: (Very Good-Excellent).Dimensions: Framed : 28-1/2" x 22".

William Sonntag Jr. O/C – Kelp Gatherers

William Louis Sonntag Jr. (1869-1898, New York) oil on canvas painting titled Kelp Gatherers; the sandy beachside scene depicts a boat which has been stranded on the shoreline and converted as a living cabin, has the ocean in the background under a clear blue sky. Signed lower left W. Louis Sonntag Jr., canvas is relined and professionally restored, has a few spots of repair with inpainting. 25.5 in. high x 38.5 in. wide – Frame: 34 in. high x 49 in. wide. Weight: 17.5 lbs.

WILLIAM LOUIS SONNTAG | Woodland Stream

Together with attributed to HERMANN HERZOG, Atlantic City, titled lower right, pencil on paper. 2 works.

WILLIAM LOUIS SONNTAG | Kentucky Cliffs

Together with FREDERICK TAYLOR, The Invalid Attended, signed F. Taylor and dated 1829 lower left; further inscribed on a label on the reverse, watercolor on paper, sight: 6¼ by 4¾ in. 2 works.

WILLIAM LOUIS SONNTAG JR, American (1869-1898), Kelp Gatherers, oil on canvas, signed lower left., 25 1/4 x 40 1/4

WILLIAM LOUIS SONNTAG JR American (1869-1898) Kelp Gatherers oil on canvas, signed lower left. 25 1/4 x 40 1/4 Provenance: Shannon's, Greenwich, Connecticut, October 24, 2002, lot 107; Private collection, New York.

Scenic landscape attributed to William Louis Sonntag Jr.; (1869-1898),

Scenic landscape attributed to William Louis Sonntag Jr.; (1869-1898), "The Old Mill", watercolor on paper, unsigned. See Apr. 5, 1984 Christies East lot #28. 19" x 19 1/2".

William Louis Sonntag, Jr. (American, 1869-1898), Market Day under the Clock Tower, Signed "W. Louis Sonntag Jr." l.r. and on the mat.,

William Louis Sonntag, Jr. (American, 1869-1898) Market Day under the Clock Tower Signed "W. Louis Sonntag Jr." l.r. and on the mat. Watercolor and gouache on paper, sight size 14 x 9 in. (35.6 x 22.9 cm), framed. Condition: Not examined out of frame.

WILLIAM LOUIS SONNTAG JR., American (1869-1890), Along the Coast, watercolor, signed lower left., 14 x 21

WILLIAM LOUIS SONNTAG JR. American (1869-1890) Along the Coast watercolor, signed lower left. 14 x 21 Provenance: Shannon's, Greenwich, Connecticut, October 21, 2004, lot 232; Private collection, Boston, Massachusetts.

William Louis Sonntag Jr. (1869-1898) watercolor

William Louis Sonntag Jr. (1869-1898) watercolor "Courtyard", signed lower right W. Louis Sonntag Jr.

WILLIAM LOUIS SONNTAG JR., American (1869-1898), A Stream in Early Spring, watercolor, signed lower left., 15 x 22 (sight)

WILLIAM LOUIS SONNTAG JR. American (1869-1898) A Stream in Early Spring watercolor, signed lower left. 15 x 22 (sight) Provenance: Private collection, New York.

William Louis Sonntag

Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire

William Louis Sonntag

Stream, woodland interior, watercolor, 14" x 11" (sight), SLL "W.L. Sonntag". Estimate: $1,500-2,500. Shipping: $70.00 plus insurance.

Attributed to William Louis Sonntag (American, 1822-1900),

The Yosemite Valley watercolor on paper unsigned 20" x 30"

WILLIAM LOUIS SONNTAG, JR. American (1869-1898) St. Paul's Chapel, New York watercolor on paper mounted on board, signed lower left,..

WILLIAM LOUIS SONNTAG, JR. American (1869-1898) St. Paul's Chapel, New York watercolor on paper mounted on board, signed lower left, painted c. 1890. 28 x 22 Provenance: Dr. and Mrs. T. Edward Hunley, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Mr. James Welch, Canton, Ohio; Private collection, Cleveland, Ohio. Exhibitions: Boston Gallery of Modern Art, "Selections from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. T. Edward Hunley", March 1967; Phildadelphia Museum of Art, April-May, 1967; Smith College Museum of Art, n.d.

W. Louis Sonntag Jr. Color Lithograph of Street

After W. Louis Sonntag Jr. (American, 1869-1898), "Street Scene", lithograph in colors, signed in the plate lower right, framed. 13 3/4" x 10 1/2" (sight). 21 1/2" x 17 1/2" (framed). Condition: good, not examined out of frame.

WILLIAM LOUIS SONNTAG JR. (AMERICAN, NEW YORK

WILLIAM LOUIS SONNTAG JR. (AMERICAN, NEW YORK 1869-1898) WATERCOLOR, FISHERMAN ON MOUNTAIN LAKE, SIGNED '93. 9 X 6"; FRAMED & GLAZED 10 1/2 X 7 1/2"

WILLIAM LOUIS SONNTAG JR. American 1869-1898

WILLIAM LOUIS SONNTAG JR. American, 1869-1898 Coastal inlet with sailboat. Signed lower left "Sonntag Jr.". Watercolor on paper, 9 1/2" x 19 1/2" sight. Framed.

William Sonntag, Jr. (NY, 1869-1898), Sidewalk,

William Sonntag, Jr. (NY, 1869-1898), Sidewalk, ink on paper mounted to board, signed lower right "W Louis Sonntag", fashionable belles stroll past less fortunate working girls in Gilded Age Manhattan. 11" x 8"

WILLIAM LOUIS SONNTAG JR. American (1869-1898) The Young Fisherman watercolor and gouache, signed lower left and dated '92.

WILLIAM LOUIS SONNTAG JR. American (1869-1898) The Young Fisherman watercolor and gouache, signed lower left and dated '92. 13 1/2 x 19 3/4

WILLIAM LOUIS SONNTAG JR.

Barn Interior American (1869-1898). Signed Lower Right, Louis Von Sonntag Jr. And Dated 1886 Lower Left.

WILLIAM LOUIS SONNTAG JR. American (1869-1898) Girl on a Beach

WILLIAM LOUIS SONNTAG JR. American (1869-1898) Girl on a Beach watercolor, 14 x 21, signed lower left.

WILLIAM LOUIS SONNTAG, JR. American (1869-1898) Under the Bridge, Evening

WILLIAM LOUIS SONNTAG, JR. American (1869-1898) Under the Bridge, Evening watercolor, 32 x 27 (sight), signed lower right.

WILLIAM LOUIS SONNTAG JR. (American, 1869-1898) BEACH WITH TIDAL POOL

Coastal watercolor shows beach area with tall trees and fence having two tidal pools surrounded by sand.. Signed lower left "WL Sonntag 93". Housed in carved gilt wood frame with linen matte having a gold liner.

WILLIAM LOUIS SONNTAG JR. (American, 1869-1898) SUNSET BEACH

Coastal watercolor shows sandy beach area with rocks and wood structure. Setting sun with yellow and blue sky. Signed lower left "W. L. Sonntag 92". Housed in carved gilt wood frame with linen matte having a gold liner.

William Louis Sonntag

William Louis Sonntag, Jr. (American/New York, 1869-1898), "The Hudson Valley", oil on canvas, signed lower right, two exhibition labels, (Montclair Art Museum, 1971) and (Louisiana State University Art Museum, 1978), 16 1/8 in. x 24 in., framed.

William Louis Sonntag, Jr. (1869-1898)

Lighthouse and Barn on Shore signed 'W. Louis Sonntag Jr.' (lower left) watercolor and bodycolor on paper--unframed 3 x 63/4 in. (7.6 x 17.1 cm.) NOTES painted circa 1890.

William Louis Sonntag, Jr. (1869-1898)

Carriage Ride signed 'W. Louis Sonntag Jr.' (lower left) watercolor, gouache and pencil on paper laid down on board 13 x 231/2 in. (33 x 59.7 cm.).

William Louis Sonntag, Jr. (American, 1869-1898), Mountain Landscape with Birch Trees, Signed ""Sonntag"" l.r., Condition: Subtle tonin

WILLIAM LOUIS SONNTAG JR. American (1869-1898)

Shipwreck on the Shore watercolor, 13 3/8 x 20 3/8 (sight), signed lower left.