- US dollars
Building in Upper West
215 E 10th Street
- 6 x 4 undefined
$800
US dollars
This small watercolor focuses on two cherubs above an arched window at 215 East 10th Street in New York City's East Village. Leaning into one another, the figures have an unexpected tenderness and companionship, caught here in the bright light of a summer day. The building was designed by Charles Rentz in 1891 as one of a group of six-story brick, stone, and terracotta tenements on East 10th Street. Cherubs, or putti, appear abundantly on these facades. The neighborhood was then Kleindeutschland, or Little Germany, which for part of the 19th century held the largest German population anywhere outside Europe. The painting is small — smaller than the carving itself. A detail passed daily without notice, brought close enough to see how the two figures are holding each other up. * Framing: Framed; frame not shown * Room view: For scale and presentation only
January, 2013
Watercolor painting
Effigy. Landmark, figure, Building
- US dollars
$800
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
Building in Upper West
- 6 x 4 undefined
- US dollars
$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