EUR
CAD
AUD
GBP
MXN
HKD
CNY
MYR
SEK
SGD
CHF
THBPair of William Aiken Walker Figural Oils on Wood
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, 2015 - Jan 4, 2015
Ahlers & Ogletree elizabeth@aandoauctions.com
View Full Catalog (525)
- Lot Description
Pair of William Aiken Walker (American/ South Carolina/ Maryland, 1838-1921) figural paintings comprising of "Male Sharecropper", oil on wood panel, signed lower left "WA Walker" and ""Female Cotton Picker", oil on wood panel, signed lower left "WA Walker". One painting depicts a single African American male with grey beard standing in front of a cotton field wearing a tattered coat, pants, and hat with an overflowing woven basket full of picked cotton to his side. The other painting depicts a single African American woman standing in front of a field of cotton wearing a tan head wrap and black coat with wide red collar over long tan skirt, holding a handful of picked cotton in her right hand and standing behind a large woven basket of picked cotton. Each framed 13.25" x 9.25", unframed 8.5" x 4.75". Provenance: According to the consignor, this pair of fine paintings descended through the Ford Family of South Carolina whereby acquired by present owner in Atlanta, Georgia. Note: These paintings have been authenticated and will be featured in Mr. John Fowler's forthcoming catalog raisonne on the artist, William Aiken Walker. The frames appear to be original to the works.
Condition
Both paintings in excellent condition with minor retouches not readily visible (seen under black light examination). Boards in excellent condition with no splitting. Frames appear to be original.
- 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.
For further assistance, please go to our main website by Clicking Here to reference a list of preferred shippers, and FAQs regarding packing and shipment, of your won lots.
-
- Buyer's Premium
