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130 Bowery II
Building in Upper West
- 6 x 4 undefined
$800
US dollars
This watercolor focuses on an elaborate architectural relief on a historic building on New York City's Upper West Side. Two cherubs flank a shield bearing three scallop shells, surrounded by scrollwork, foliage, and layered ornamental forms. Layered washes of muted Burnt Sienna, soft red, and weathered grays evoke the patina of aged stone. The transparency of watercolor allows light to move through the surface, suggesting sunlight diffused across the relief and emphasizing its carved depth and texture. Rooted in Beaux-Arts and Renaissance Revival traditions, the ornament reflects the craftsmanship embedded throughout the neighborhood's historic architecture. Isolated from the larger facade, the relief becomes a quiet study of guardianship, history, and beauty enduring within the changing city. * Framing: Framed; frame not shown * Room view: For scale and presentation only
April, 2012
Watercolor painting
Effigy
- US dollars
$800
US dollars
Peninsula Hotel III
- 43 x 30 undefined
- US dollars
$5,000
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"Peninsula Hotel III" focuses on a pair of sculpted figures flanking the bull's-eye window above the main entrance on West 55th Street in New York City. It is the third in a series painted from this facade, following earlier paintings of the individual figures, and the first to include the circular window, an opening that seems to lead somewhere else. The building opened in 1905 as the Hotel Gotham, designed by Hiss & Weekes, former employees of McKim, Mead & White and faced in limestone to harmonize with McKim's University Club directly to the south. At twenty-three stories, it was among the earliest of the "skyscraper hotels" and one of the first in the city built on a steel frame. The original venture lasted only three years. The Gotham was foreclosed in 1908, having failed to obtain a liquor license. Agriculture and the hunt, provision and plenty, set above the door. The figures are Ceres and Diana. Ceres tips her head back, a cornucopia at her shoulder; Diana wears a crescent moon in her hair and keeps one hand on her bow. Both sit on the outward scrolls of a broken pediment. The painting holds everything in warm cream and ochre except the window, which runs from turquoise to a pale glow at its center. The brightest passage in the picture is the opening itself. * Framing: Framed; frame not shown * Room view: For scale and presentation only
January, 2013
Watercolor painting
Figure, Effigy, Landmark, NYC
- US dollars
$5,000
US dollars
130 Bowery II
- 44 x 26 undefined
- US dollars
$5,000
US dollars
This painting captures the intricate sculpture from the pediment of the historic Bowery Savings Bank Building at 130 Bowery. This artwork is part of a twin set that focuses on the symbolic figures flanking a central clock, each accompanied by a lion, representing the timeless themes of time and industry. The Bowery Savings Bank Building, designed by Stanford White of McKim, Mead & White, is a landmark example of neoclassical architecture. Its facade is adorned with Corinthian columns and sculpted pediments by Frederic MacMonnies, evoking the authority of ancient Rome. This artwork is a compelling addition to any collection, offering a beautiful interpretation of a New York City landmark. Its blend of architectural significance and artistic style makes it a standout piece for those who appreciate both history and beauty. This particular painting vividly portrays the male figure, symbolizing industry, in a dynamic pose as he tames a lion. * Framing: Framed; frame not shown * Room view: For scale and presentation only
March, 2013
Watercolor painting
Effigy, Figure, Landmark,
- US dollars
$5,000
US dollars