Roland Clark

Roland Hamner Clark (New York, 1874-1957) Two drypoint engravings signed lower right "Roland Clark" and inscribed with title in bottom margin: Scatter!, edition 75, 5-1/8 x 6-3/4 in. (plate), 8-3/4 x 11-1/8 in. (page), tape stains; Snipes, 1922, edition 70, 5-1/4 x 9-1/4 in. (plate), 8-1/4 x 12-1/8 in. (page), unframed, both tacked at two points at top, foxing, toning Private Collection, North Carolina

Sale 152 Lot 1548 * Roland H. Clark (American, 1874-1957) By the Susquehanna Waters drypoint signed Roland Clark (lower right) 14 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches. Estimate $ 200-400 Back Lot Inquiry Bid 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. Leslie Hindman Auctioneers 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.

Roland H. Clark (1874-1957) Canvasbacks Signed "Roland Clark" lower left Watercolor, 18.25 by 24.5 inches Roland Clark, along with Frank W. Benson, was known as a premier wildlife etcher. He was born in New Rochelle, New York and studied at the Art Students League in Manhattan. After living in the Tidewaters of Virginia for several years, where he was able to enjoy hunting and other outdoor pursuits, Clark returned to New York City and devoted himself to painting and illustrating full-time. Beginning in 1937, the Derrydale Press reproduced two of Clark�s watercolors of wildfowl every year in limited edition prints. In addition to this, he submitted illustrations to �Ducks Unlimited,� a booklet, which was published by the More Game Birds in America Foundation. In 1938 one of Clark�s paintings of pintail ducks was chosen as the fifth Federal Duck Stamp design. Clark�s devotion to and execution of waterfowl subjects place him amongst the elite depicting the genre.

Roland H. Clark (1874-1957) Canvasbacks Signed "Roland Clark" lower left Oil on board, 16 by 20 inches Oscar S. Straus II, son of Gladys Guggenheim Straus, served as President of the Daniel and Florence Guggenheim Foundation from 1974 to 1997. During his time as president, Straus was instrumental in establishing criminal justice programs at Princeton, Yale, Harvard, and the University of California, Berkeley. In 2003, the intern program he helped found was re-named the Oscar S. Straus II Fellow Program to recognize his impact. Provenance: Oscar S. Straus II Collection

ROLAND H. CLARK (American, 1874-1957) "JOURNEY'S END". Outstanding oil on canvas wildlife scene shows a flock of 10 Canadian Geese coming in to land in a winter marsh setting with blue water, ice, snow and grasses. Distant hills can be seen under gray and white sky. On reverse is an original label from Abercrombie & Fitch Company, New York with artist and title. Also a Richard W Oliver auction sticker. The painting is housed in a fine gilt, gesso-decorated frame with white linen liner. SIZE: 20" x 24". PROVENANCE: From a private Virginia collection. CONDITION: Very good. Relined on new stretcher. A portion of the old stretcher has been kept. Also the original labels and the pen inscription on canvas has been rewritten on lining. 9-20274 (15,000-25,000)