David B. Armstrong

Lot 3 David Armstrong American, 1947-1998 Arnold's Corn , 1975 Signed David Armstrong , inscribed with copyright symbol, and dated 75 (ll) Watercolor on paper 14 7/8 x 16 1/8 inches Together with Attributed to David Armstrong , Dock Sketch , graphite pencil and watercolor on paper, 20 5/8 x 19 5/8 inches Provenance: Hammer Galleries, New York, NY C Property of a Naples, Florida Collector Estimate $1,200-1,800 (ii) In upper left corner there is a 2 x 1 inch piece of tape adhered to the surface of the drawing. Vertical crease running down the left center of the entire work. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.

David B. Armstrong (1947-1998) Open Barn signed and dated 'David Armstrong/© 1993' (lower left) watercolor and pencil on paper 24 x 18¾ in. (61 x 47.6 cm.) Pre-Lot Text PROPERTY FROM A NEW YORK ESTATE Lot Notes David B. Armstrong grew up on his family's farm in Connecticut, where he developed an admiration for the earth and a desire to capture it in his paintings. He often painted outdoors in fields, farms, and forests, exemplifying such themes as the raw beauty of nature, the farmland of rural America, and the simplicity of country living. In 1976, David assisted his friend and mentor, Eric Sloane, with the panorama mural project at the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D.C. His talent was instantly recognized, and at the early age of 32, Armstrong was honored with a 120-piece exhibition at the State Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

David B. Armstrong (AMERICAN, 1947-1998) Harrowed Ground signed and dated ' David Armstrong 1993' (lower left) watercolor, gouache and pencil on paper 18¾ x 29 in. (47.6 x 73.7 cm.) Executed in 1993. PROPERTY FROM THE WESTERVELT COMPANY