Lot 1034: JOHN WHALLEY (American, b. 1954). ABOVE THE ASAPH (PENNSYLVANIA), Pencil on paper. Signed and dated 1990 lower left.

Name: JOHN WHALLEY (American, b. 1954). ABOVE THE ASAPH (PENNSYLVANIA), Pencil on paper. Signed and dated 1990 lower left.
Brand: Sloans & Kenyon
SKU: t05tvlsm0q

Est: $350 USD - $450 USD

Sloans & KenyonChevy Chase, MD, USNovember 12, 2006

Item Overview

Description

JOHN WHALLEY (American, b. 1954). ABOVE THE ASAPH (PENNSYLVANIA), Pencil on paper. Signed and dated 1990 lower left. - Unframed: 35 in. x 55 in.
Estimate $350-450

PROVENANCE: The nationally renowned Capricorn Galleries of Potomac, Maryland, which was founded in 1964. They are from the lifetime collection of Philip Desind (1910-1996) and are fine quality examples of mid to late 20th century American realism. Mr. Desind was recognized as a leading advocate of representational works by experts, critics, and art museums around the country, including the National Museum of American Art. Dr. Louis Zona, Director of the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio, called Desind "one of America''s most important collectors." As a tribute to Desind, The Butler commissioned Harvey Dinnerstein, the well-known New York artist to render his portrait which they unveiled in 1989 on "Phil Desind Day" and it is currently on permanent exhibition. The Washington Post called Desind''s huge collection "A trove of top-notch 20th century American realism. The inventory of Desind''s collection reads like a Who''s Who of contemporary American realism, featuring not only the nationally known players but our local art heroes. Within the genre of realistic painting, his taste was broad and impeccable." Many of the works and artists in this auction were exhibited over the years at the Butler. These lots come directly from Desind''s daughter, Barbara Desind Kernan who is continuing the Capricorn Galleries long tradition of excellence.

Artist or Maker

John Whalley

Auction Details

November Estate Catalogue Auction

Sloans & Kenyon

November 12, 2006, 10:00 AM EST

7034 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815, US

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