HAROLD C. WOLCOTT (New York, 1898-1977), Boat moored below a pier., Oil on board, 16" x 20". Framed
HAROLD C. WOLCOTT
New York, 1898-1977
Boat moored below a pier. Signed lower right "H.C. Wolcott".
Oil on board, 16" x 20". Framed 19.5" x 23.5".
Born in New York in 1898, Wolcott served in World War I before working as a stockbroker and eventually working his first art-related job as an advertising graphic artist. He studied at the Art Students' League in New York and the National Academy of Design under Hans Hoffman. In the late 1940s, he left his advertising job to devote more time to painting. He began teaching classes in 1949 upon moving to Southport, Connecticut. He served as the Art Director of the Hudson River Museum for more than 12 years and continued to teach art. He was represented by Grand Central Art Gallery in New York, as well as Portraits, Inc., and the Bendann Art Gallery of Baltimore.
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HAROLD C. WOLCOTT
New York, 1898-1977
Boat moored below a pier. Signed lower right "H.C. Wolcott".
Oil on board, 16" x 20". Framed 19.5" x 23.5".
Born in New York in 1898, Wolcott served in World War I before working as a stockbroker and eventually working his first art-related job as an advertising graphic artist. He studied at the Art Students' League in New York and the National Academy of Design under Hans Hoffman. In the late 1940s, he left his advertising job to devote more time to painting. He began teaching classes in 1949 upon moving to Southport, Connecticut. He served as the Art Director of the Hudson River Museum for more than 12 years and continued to teach art. He was represented by Grand Central Art Gallery in New York, as well as Portraits, Inc., and the Bendann Art Gallery of Baltimore.
Condition Report: The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with theirage; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.
