Henry Chapman Ford

Henry Chapman Ford (American, 1828-1894) A view of Santa Barbara unsigned oil on canvas affixed to board 18 x 30in overall: 22 1/4 x 34 1/4in Footnote: PROVENANCE: Gift from the artist Thence by descent to the present owner The ranch in the foreground belonged to the Webster family, circa 1875. The Websters were cousins of the artist. Ford stayed with the family upon his arrival from Chicago following a devastating fire at his studio, which destroyed much of his work. Ford painted this work as a wedding gift to his cousin and his new bride.

Henry Chapman Ford (Illinois/California, 1828-1894); W3CMD Description Oil on canvas depicting a country cabin within a wooded landscape, probably Santa Barbara vicinity. Signed with the artist’’s initials lower left and dated ’’85. Ships for $49.99 via UPS Ground plus insurance of 1.35%. Measurements 29 1/4”x16 1/4” Condition Very fine estate condition, no restoration in original period gilt frame.

Henry Chapman Ford (American, 1828-1894) Rocky Mountain View, 1874 oil on canvas signed H. C. Ford and dated (lower right) 30 x 50 inches. Estimate $ 6,000-8,000 Provenance: Sold: Sotheby's, New York, September 28, 1995, lot 34 Acquired by the present owner at the above sale Lined. Surface dirt. Under UV: two dime-sized aras of retouch (one in lower left and one at center right). Two other small areas of tretouch (in mountains and sky) other wise fine. Framed dimensiosn 34 1/2 x 54 1/2 inches.

Back to catalogue Place Bid or Track Lot Lot No: 7092 Henry Chapman Ford (American, 1828-1894) Views of California Missions , Photographic reproductions, with margins, two framed. (5) various sizes Estimate: US$400 - 600 Contact the Specialist to discuss this lot or selling in a future sale Email: Tim McNab Tel: +1 323 436 5409 To subscribe to or order a Printed Catalogue quote ref: 19236 Tel: +1 800 223 2854 ext 3550

Henry Chapman Ford (1828-1894) Oil on Canvas Henry Chapman Ford (1828-1894), Ute Camp, oil on canvas, 25 x 42 inches, signed lower right. For an artist made famous by his depictions of Californiamissions, this piece of Colorado natives is unique amongstHenry Chapman Ford’’’’’’’’s work. Ford was already an establishedlandscapist by the time he traveled to Colorado in 1866 and 1869.Born in 1828 in Livonia, New York, he had soughtan artist’’’’’’’’s training in Europe, but returned to theStates to serve as an illustrator and soldier in the Civil War.When ill health forced him to leave the army, he took upresidence in Chicago. Though he helped to found the Chicago Schoolof Design and served as its president in 1873, he left thecity for California in 1875. The promises of a milder climatecalled him West.