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William John Whittemore (American, 1860-1955) An Afternoon Stroll

William John Whittemore (American, 1860-1955) An Afternoon Stroll oil on canvas signed Wm.J. Whittemore (lower right) 20 x 36 inches. Property from the Collection of William L. Bernhard and Catherine Cahill, Southampton, New York Provenance: H.V. Allison Galleries, Inc., New York Sold: Christie's, New York, November 30, 2006, Lot 68 Note: This work comes from the Southampton, New York home of the collectors Catherine Cahill, now deceased, and William L. Bernhard, who continues to live in their Manhattan Park Avenue home. Lifelong New Yorkers, they spent summers in Southampton and Washington, Connecticut, and winters in Palm Beach, where Ms. Cahill decorated their retreat on Major Alley Way with the noted interior designer, Keith Irvine of Irvine and Fleming. Ms. Cahill was an animal rights activist, and a daughter of John T. Cahill, a former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and a named partner in the international law firm, Cahill Gordon & Reindel. Mr. Bernhard is a philanthropist and descendant of the Lehman family of investment banking fame. He has served on many Boards of Directors, including the International Council of the Museum of Modern Art, Film at Lincoln Center, and the Winston Churchill Foundation.

William John Whittemore (NY,1860-1955) oil painting

ARTIST: William John Whittemore (New York, 1860 - 1955) TITLE: Portrait of Girl MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Few faint scratches. Very minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 14 x 10 inches / 35 x 25 cm FRAME SIZE: 17 x 13 inches / 43 x 33 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 127456 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: An American painter, miniaturist and teacher born in New York City in 1860, William John Whittemore (1860-1955) had a painting career that would span an impressive sixty-five years. Whittemore received early training at the National Academy of Design under the auspices of William M. Hart and the academy's first instructor, Lemuel Wilmarth from 1882-1886.Whittemore also studied under James Carroll Beckwith in 1885 at the Art Student's League.Whittemore went abroad and continued his fine art training at the Academie Julian under the renowned teacher J. J. Benjamin Constant and Jules Joseph Le Febrve for 1888 and 1889.

William J Whittemore (Am. 1860-1955) Painting

William John Whittemore (American, 1860-1955) Painting. Title - Self Portrait, Mrs. Frank C. Carr. Oil on masonite painting. Signed lower right Wm. J. Whittemore. Painting measures 13 inches high, 9.75 inches wide. Frame measures 16.7 inches high,13 inches wide. Tacked on the reverse, Self Portrait, Mrs. Frank Carr, by Will J. Whittemore. In good condition, light inpainting in the left background. From Askart.com: An American painter, miniaturist and teacher born in New York City, William John Whittemore (1860-1955) had a painting career that would span an impressive sixty-five years. Whittemore received early training at the National Academy of Design under the auspices of William M. Hart and the academy's first instructor, Lemuel Wilmarth from 1882-1886. Whittemore also studied under James Carroll Beckwith in 1885 at the Art Students League. Whittemore went abroad and continued his fine art training at the Academie Julian under the renowned teacher J. J. Benjamin Constant and Jules Joseph Le Febrve for 1888 and 1889. Art organizations, clubs and membership for Whittemore include the National Academy, American Watercolor Society, New York Watercolor Club, American Society of Miniature Portraitists, California Society of Miniature Painters and the Salmagundi Club. The artist began his career in a tight academic style that featured high realism but by the early nineteen hundreds, the artist embraced the looser and more spontaneous painting style of impressionism. The artist's exhibition history is vast with numerous medals, awards and prizes over his almost seven decades exhibition career. Some notable highlights include: National Academy of Design, 1884 to 1949 (prize 1917). Brooklyn Art Association, 1884 to 1886. Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 1185 to 1908, 1917, 1921. Boston Art Club, 1886 to 1908. Paris Salon, 1889; Paris Exposition, 1889 (medal). Art Institute of Chicago, 1890 to 1928. Atlanta Exposition, 1895 (medal). Charleston Exposition, 1902 (medal). Corcoran Gallery, 1907 & 1910. American Watercolor Society, 1927 (prize). Salmagundi Club, 1927 (prize).

WILLIAM JOHN WHITTEMORE (New York, 1860-1955), Portrait of "Louise" seated in a chair., Oil on canvas, 40" x 33". Framed 45" x 37".

WILLIAM JOHN WHITTEMORE New York, 1860-1955 Portrait of "Louise" seated in a chair. Signed lower left "Wm Whittemore".

William J. Whittemore Watercolor Cape Ann, MA

Includes a framed watercolor of Cape Ann, SLR, William J Whittemore (1860), viewable area measuring approx. 14"l by 9"h

W. J. WHITTEMORE ITALIAN LANDSCAPE PISA PAINTING

WHITTEMORE, William John, (American, 1860-1955): Distant View of The Village of Pisa with the Leaning Tower from a Field, Watercolor, 15.5" x 9.5", signed lower left, titled and dated 1896, ebonized wood frame, 24.5" x 19.5", included with this lot are several letters of correspondence from the artist.

W. J. WHITTEMORE ITALIAN LANDSCAPE PISA PAINTING

WHITTEMORE, William John, (American, 1860-1955): Distant View of The Village of Pisa with the Leaning Tower from a Field, Watercolor, 15.5" x 9.5", signed lower left, titled and dated 1896, ebonized wood frame, 24.5" x 19.5", included with this lot are several letters of correspondence from the artist.

Oil on Wood Sonnet From the Chinese, W Whittemore

William John Whittemore (American 1860 - 1955) Signed and dated l.l. Wm. Whittmore 1932. Verso Size: 9 3/4"h x 8 1/2"w

WILLIAM J. WHITTEMORE (American, 1860-1955). EVENING, ST. IVES, CORNWALL, ENGLAND, signed and dated 1891 lower right. Watercolor.

WILLIAM J. WHITTEMORE (American, 1860-1955). EVENING, ST. IVES, CORNWALL, ENGLAND, signed and dated 1891 lower right. Watercolor - Framed, sight: 16 1/2 in. x 24 in.

WILLIAM JOHN WHITTEMORE (AMERICAN 1860-1955)

WILLIAM JOHN WHITTEMORE (AMERICAN 1860-1955) Gathering Wildflowers, watercolor and gouache on paper 49 x 90 cm (19 1/4 x 35 1/2 in.) [sight] signed lower left

WILLIAM JOHN WHITTEMORE, (American, 1860-1955), IN THE STUDIO, ca. 1900, oil on canvas, 14 x 12 in. (replacement gilt frame: 21 1/2...

WILLIAM JOHN WHITTEMORE (American, 1860-1955) IN THE STUDIO ca. 1900, oil on canvas signed Wm. J. Whittemore, l.r. 14 x 12 in. (replacement gilt frame: 21 1/2 x 19 1/2 in.) Provenance: Property of The Boston Art Club.

W. J. Whittemore portrait

William J. Whittemore, American, 1860-1955. Watercolor on paper portrait of a gentleman in Eastern garb. Signed lower right "Wm. J. Whittemore". No apparent damage, not examined out of frame. Image 6 3/4 x 9 3/4", in a gilded frame with edge damage 16 x 19" overall. ESTIMATE $600-800

William Whittemore Landscape with Barn

Signed lower right: Wm. J. Whittemore. 16.5" x 20.5" oil on canvas. Framed: 20.5" x 24.5".

William John Whittemore

(New York, 1860-1955)Writing a Letter, 1890, young girl seated at a table drawing on a paper with inscription "Dear Papa", signed upper right "William J. Whittemore N.Y. 1890", oil on canvas, 12 x 20 in.; original gilt wood and composition frame within stained wood shadowbox built by Whittemore Bros., with remnant of original label, lined with wax and linen and restretched on original stretcher, crackle, limited retouch in face at crackle Provenance: Helen Hollister, Buffalo, New York; Patricia Lee Hill White, Decatur, Alabama, 1966

WHITTEMORE William John (New York 1860 - 1955)

WHITTEMORE William John (New York 1860 - 1955) Portrait de femme Huile sur toile 40,5 x 30,5 cm Signé en bas à gauche WmJ. Wittemore

William J. Whittemore (American, 1860-1955) Portrait of a Woman in Pearls. Signed "Wm. J. Whitt...

William J. Whittemore (American, 1860-1955) Portrait of a Woman in Pearls. Signed "Wm. J. Whittemore" l.r. Oil on canvas, image size 31 3/8 x 39 1/4 in., framed. Condition: Very minor scattered losses, minor flaking to l.r. near bottom of painting.

WILLIAM J. WHITTEMORE Coastal Landscape.

WILLIAM J. WHITTEMORE Coastal Landscape. Watercolor on paper, 1898. 335x235 mm; 13 1/4x9 1/4 inches. Signed and dated in ink, lower right recto.

William J. Whittemore (American, 1860-1955) Portrait of a Woman in Pearls Signed "Wm. J. Whitte...

William J. Whittemore (American, 1860-1955) Portrait of a Woman in Pearls Signed "Wm. J. Whittemore" l.r. Oil on canvas, image size 31 3/8 x 39 1/4 in., framed. Condition: very minor scattered losses, minor flaking to l.r. near bottom of painting.

WILLIAM J. WHITTEMORE Coastal Landscape.

WILLIAM J. WHITTEMORE Coastal Landscape. Watercolor on paper, 1898. 335x235 mm; 13 1/4x9 1/4 inches. Signed and dated in ink, lower right recto.

WILLIAM J. WHITTEMORE The Market.

WILLIAM J. WHITTEMORE The Market. Watercolor on cream wove paper, 1896. 280x177 mm; 11x7 inches, full margins. Signed and dated in ink, lower left recto.

WILLIAM J. WHITTEMORE Venice.

WILLIAM J. WHITTEMORE Venice. Watercolor on cream wove paper, 1896. 355x183 mm; 14x7 1/4 inches. Signed and dated in ink, lower left recto.

WILLIAM JOHN WHITTEMORE (AMERICAN, 1860-1955) SKETCHBOOK, 18 Graphite on cream wove paper: 8 5/8 X 11 1/2 in.

WILLIAM JOHN WHITTEMORE (AMERICAN, 1860-1955) SKETCHBOOK, 18 Graphite on cream wove paper: 8 5/8 X 11 1/2 in. Artist's sketch book with 7 full drawings

William John Whittemore (1860-1955)

William John Whittemore (1860-1955) Skaters in East Hampton, New York signed and dated 'W. J. Whittemore 45-' (lower right) oil on canvas 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.2 cm.)

Meadow

William John Whittemore (American, 1860-1955) Meadow signed and dated 'Wm J Whittemore 85' (lower right) oil on board 14 x 10 in. (35.6 x 25.4 cm.) Painted in 1885.

William John Whittemore (1860-1955)

An Afternoon Stroll signed 'Wm. J. Whittemore' (lower right) oil on canvas 20 x 36 in. (50.8 x 91.4 cm.)

WILLIAM JOHN WHITTEMORE 1860-1955

THE NECKLACE measurements 36 1/2 by 20 in alternate measurements 92.6 by 50.8 cm. signed Wm. J. Whittemore and dated 1906-10 (lower right) watercolor with traces of pencil on board Condition Note: in good overall condition; while edges are intact, there is a small crack in board along lower edge (about 2 inches in from corner--under frame)--slight abrasion along extreme edges (under frame); a few scattered specks of loss (very minor) We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

William J. Whittemore, A.N.A. (American, 1860-1955) country girl with flowers, watercolor on paper, 20" x 36", signed lower left, framed

Oil on canvas three quarter length portrait

of young woman in medieval dress carrying a bowl of fruit. Signed lower left "Wm J Whittemore" (William John 1960-1955). Relined. Unframed

William John Whittemore (American, 1860-1955), Portrait of a Young Woman, Signed ""Wm. J. Whittemore"" l.r., Condition: Varnish inconsi

Property from a west coast collector WILLIAM WHITTEMORE (1860-1955) Queen Anne's Lace signed "Wm

J. Whittemore 1896" (lower left) oil on canvas 9 x 12 in. (22.9 x 30.5 cm) painted in 1896 PROVENANCE Private Collection Spanierman Gallery, LLC, NEW YORK.