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Sun, Mar 10, 2024 02:00PM EDT - Sun, Mar 24, 2024 02:00PM EDT
Lot 64

Charles Rollo Peters (1862-1928) Painting, "Adobe Nocturne"

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500

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Framed Charles Rollo Peters (1862-1928) oil on canvas painting, "Adobe Nocturne". Heat damage affecting signature. Partial exhibition label stretcher bars verso. Dimensions: Frame: 20"h x 22"w; Canvas: 14-3/4"h x 16-3/4"w. Exhibition: Partial label from California Palace of Honor (prob. 1972). Charles Rollo Peters studied at the San Francisco School of Design under the instruction of Virgil Williams (1830-1886) and Chris Jorgensen (1860-1935). He also privately studied with artist Jules Tavernier (1844-1889). In 1886, he traveled to Paris where he enrolled at the École des Beaux Arts under Jean-Léon Gérome (1824-1904) and Jules-Joseph Lefebvre (1836-1911) and later at the Académie Julian under Gustave Boulanger (1824-1888) and Lefebvre. At the time, he was one of the few Americans to regularly exhibit at the Paris Salon. He later settled in the Monterey Bay Area. He was known for his nocturnal scenes. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S $70 plus a 1.5% replacement cost insurance fee. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.

Condition

Heat damage affecting signature.

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Mr. Frank Cressley, Jr, San Francisco thence by family descent.