Author: Carroll, Dana H. and Alexander M. Hudnut
Title: Paintings and Drawings by J. Francis Murphy
Description: New York, American Art Association Inc, 1926. Softcover. Brown paper wraps. [153] pp. 68 bw plates. Subtitle: The Only Large Collection of Murphy's Works; Paintings Presented by the Artist to His Wife; Sketches & Drawings Never Offered for Sale before. Issued in conjunction with an exhibition and sale of artwork rendered by American landscape artist John Francis Murphy (1853-1921), known mostly as a tonalist. With a foreword by Dana H. Carroll and an appreciation by Alexander M. Hudnut. The first section is comprised of 167 drawings, which were completed between 1871 and 1886. Lots 168 through 302 consist of oil paintings. More than 60 of the pieces are pictured here. Quite a sale. An essential reference for this painter. This copy has many (but not all) of the prices realized written in the margins. G (Few marks on covers and spine from previous ownerships; covers have moderate wear esp. at head of spine where some material is missing;this copy has many prices realized written in the margins.) .

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