Wonderful Holiday Auction
Lot 123:
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Keywords: figurative painting, ballet dancers, impressionist style, pastel colors, dance scene, early 20th century art, Ballets Russes, illustration, performing arts, classic ballet,
Edmund Franklin Ward (New York, 1892-1990) – Figurative Oil Painting of Ballet Dancers, early 20th century. Titled "Pas de Deux – Arabian/Nutcracker Ballet." Signed lower right, inscription on verso. The artwork showcases Ward’s expertise in illustration and figurative painting, capturing an intimate moment among dancers.
Artist Bio: Edmund Franklin was born in White Plains, New York. He’s known for his illustrations and contributions to magazines like the Saturday Evening Post, Ward studied at the Art Students League and shared a studio with Norman Rockwell. He was affiliated with the Salmagundi Club and the Society of Illustrators, contributing significantly to early 20th-century American illustration.
Measurement: Sight: 15 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. (40 x 29.8 cm.), Frame: 24 x 20 1/2 in. (61 x 52.1 cm.)
Category: 10
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No major issues noted. Wear commensurate with age.
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