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THBThornton Oakley Original Pen Ink Illustration, Castle
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4310 Papermill Dr. NW
Knoxville, TN 37909
United States
Case Auctions is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, where our gallery is located, with satellite offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Kingsport, TN – but our reach is worldwide. Established in 2005, we conduct cataloged auctions of investment-quality art and antiques under the stewardship of knowledgeabl...Read more
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LiveJul 7, 2024
Our July 6-7 Live Auction in Knoxville features more than 1,000 lots of Fine Art, Antiques and Jewelry from the founding family of Rogersville, TN, and from the historic Pinckney family of Charleston, SC; from the estate of William J. Eskind of Nashville; the living estate of Jerry Waters, Maryville, the estate of U.S. Ambassador Ron Schlicher of Brentwood, and from other fine estates and private and museum collections. Sale starts 9 AM Eastern Time on Saturday, July 6 (lots #1-671) and continues at 1 PM Sunday, July 7 (lots #672-1086) at our Knoxville Gallery, 4310 Papermill Drive. Case Auctions bid@caseantiques.com
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- Lot Description
Thornton Oakley (American, 1881-1953) original illustration in pen and ink for the book "Heart of Provence" (1936), titled "The Castle of the good king Rene." Note en verso indicates the illustration appears on p. 307 of the book and that the work is signed en verso. Matted and framed under plexiglass. Sight: 11" H x 7" W. Framed: 17" H x 13" W.
Biography: Thornton Oakley was born in Pittsburgh and began his study of illustration in 1902 with Howard Pyle, founder of the Brandywine School. Pyle would become Oakley's lifelong mentor and friend. In 1910, Oakley married Amy Ewing, author of several books including "Heart of Provence," 1936, for which this illustration was conceived. Thornton Oakley produced illustrations for periodicals including Century, Harper's Monthly, Scribner's and Collier's, and taught at the University of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Art. He was a charter member of the Philadelphia Water Color Club.
PROVENANCE: The collection of artist, cartoonist and character creator Guy Gilchrist, Nashville, Tennessee.
Condition
Excellent condition, not examined out of frame.
- Provenance
The collection of artist, cartoonist and character creator Guy Gilchrist, Nashville, Tennessee.
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