EUR
CAD
AUD
GBP
MXN
HKD
CNY
MYR
SEK
SGD
CHF
THBHoward Cook "Happy Uncle", Signed Wood Engraving
About Seller
1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
Live Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Two ways to bid:
- Leave a max absentee bid and the platform will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid during the live auction.
- Bid live during the auction and your bids will be submitted real-time to the auctioneer.
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $250 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
About Auction
LiveJan 3, 2016 - Jan 4, 2016
Ahlers & Ogletree elizabeth@aandoauctions.com
View Full Catalog (585)
- Lot Description
Howard Norton Cook (American, 1901-1980), "Happy Uncle (Old-Timer)"-circa 1935, wood engraving on tinted laid paper, pencil signed, inscribed, and dated lower right "Howard Cook imp. 1935", limited edition of 25 noted lower left margin in pencil. Figural print depicting an older man with shoulder length wavy hair and wrinkled face with happy and pleasant facial expression. Further inscriptions to sheet edge lower left "Happy Uncle" (possibly in the artist's hand) and lower right "81.4.4". Framed approximately 18.75" x 16.25". Sight size approximately 9.75" x 8". Provenance: From the Private Collection of Benno & Babette Rothschild, Columbus, Georgia. Note: A print of this subject from this edition is in the Spencer Museum of Art, Lawrence, Kansas collection, another is located in the collection at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington D.C.
Condition
Examined out of the frame. Crisp, dark impression with no apparent fading. Sheet trimmed and not laid down, affixed to back mat board with two narrow pieces of hinging tape along top edge of sheet. Sheet overall with subtle rippling and very minor discolorations to margins commensurate with handling. Upper margin at left and right with two short vertical dark marks, possibly within the paper grain. Flattened crease to upper left margin. No apparent tears, losses, or abrasions.
- Shipping Info
-
Shipping is handled by your preferred third-party company, and as such, you will be invoiced for shipping by your chosen company. We strongly urge our buyers to obtain a quote for items of interest in our auctions prior to bidding. Please review our payment/pick-up policy as it relates to storage and fees.For further assistance, please go to our website, click on "Bidding & Services" for the "Shipping" information page to reference a list of preferred shippers and FAQs regarding delivery and shipment of your won lots.
-
- Buyer's Premium
