Arthur Burdett, Frost Sr.

Arthur Burdett Frost (1851-1928) Five "Shooting Prints", 1895 each chromolithograph, 12 1/2 by 19 1/4 160.1 "Shooting Ducks from a Battery" Goodspeeds Book Shop, Inc. Boston, Massachusetts label inscribed "Date: 2-16-61" and "no. 3977" on back 160.2 "Quail Shooting" Goodspeeds Book Shop, Inc. Boston, Massachusetts label inscribed "Date: 2-16-61" and "no. 3977" on back 160.3 "Quail, A Dead Stand" 160.4 "English Snipe" 160.5 "Autumn Grouse" Goodspeeds Book Shop, Inc. Boston, Massachusetts label inscribed "Date: 2-16-61" and "no. 3977" on back

ARTHUR BURDETT FROST (American, 1851-1928) Soliciting For Work Ink wash and gouache on board 15.75 x 12.75 in. Signed lower right Estimate: $500 - $700. Frost, Arthur Burdett, I :Frost was one of the leading illustrators of the late 19th century, best known for his humorous drawings of farmers and animals. By 1876, he was on the "Harper's" staff illustrating such books as "Tom Sawyer" and "Uncle Remus." In 1891, he studied with William Merritt Chase and became a successful still life and landscape painter. The poet, Robert Frost, was a distant cousin. . American illustrator and author, 1851-1928 Condition Report*: Slight discoloration to board; otherwise visually in good condition; not examined outside of frame. Framed under glass to an overall size of 24.5 x 20.5 inches. *Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS". View large image(s) of this item Service and Handling Description: Requires 3rd Party Shipping (view shipping information) Sales Tax information | Terms and Conditions Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments

Lot 93 Arthur Burdett Frost American, 1851-1928 (i) Working Dog Signed A.B. Frost (lr); inscribed by my grandfather A. B. Frost/John Frost Jr. and A.B. Frost per J. F. on the canvas backing Watercolor heightened with white on paper laid down to canvas 9 7/8 x 11 7/8 inches (ii) Carriage Signed A. B. Frost , dated Thomasville Cra Mch 13th 1886 (ll) and inscribed by my grandfather A. B. Frost/John Frost (lr) Graphite pencil and watercolor on paper 9 x 11 1/2 inches (iii) Ducks in a Barrel Signed A. B. Frost (ll) and inscribed #4 (lc) Ink on paper 6 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches C Estimate $600-900 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.

Description: Arthur Burdett Frost (American, 1851-1928) "Man Reading the News," c. 1900, watercolor and gouache, 14.25" x 11", signed lower left, framed Estimated Value: $500 - $700 Absentee Bid Telephone Bid Condition Report: not examined out of frame; appears to be in good condition

Lot 417 Arthur Burdett Frost (American, 1851-1928) No Hunting Signed "A.B. FROST" in watercolor l.r., dedicated "To Doctor Eugene F. Hoyt from his friend A.B. Frost April 1906." in pencil l.r. Watercolor and graphite on watercolor board, sight size 16 1/2 x 23 7/8 in. (42.0 x 60.6 cm), framed. Condition: Minor toning, acid burn to the reverse. Provenance: From the artist to Dr. Eugene F. Hoyt (1846-1913), New York; by family descent to Mrs. Eugene F. Hoyt; gift to her friend, Mrs. Parker; gift to her friend, Mame Ross; present private collection by family descent. N.B. One of America's most beloved illustrators at the turn of the century, A. B. Frost was an avid sportsman, and his first-hand experiences endowed his sporting subjects with great immediacy. In the present work, a farmer, his plow and team of horses in the background, leans across a split rail fence and gestures vehemently to a hunter, who holds a rifle in the crook of one arm while he points towards his two sporting dogs retreating to the right. It is a classic confrontation between those for whom the land serves different purposes, the fence suggesting both a physical and psychological divide. A keen observer and gifted draftsman, Frost was strongly influenced by Thomas Eakins, under whom he studied in evening classes at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and the two artists remained colleagues and friends. Frost also studied with William Merritt Chase at his School of Art in Shinnecock Hills, Long Island. Frost's paintings of hunting and fishing captured moments of imminent action, described by biographer Henry Reed as "an electric instance of suspense," in meticulously-observed outdoor settings. Reed further wrote of Frost, "He could draw a man with his back to the observer, dressed in a sack suit, and you can practically see the expression on the subject's face." (1) A.B. Frost illustrated over 90 books during a career spanning five decades. His works appeared in major publications of the day, including Harper's Weekly, Scribner's, and Life. He created illustrations for Theodore Roosevelt, who warmly praised his work, and for Lewis Carroll. Frost is probably best remembered for his illustrations of Joel Chandler Harris's books, The Stories of Uncle Remus, including the iconic images of Brer Rabbit. Frost was also well known for his illustrations of golf, these vignettes frequently seasoned with a generous dose of the illustrator's good humor. 1. Henry M. Reed, The A. B. Frost Book (Charleston, South Carolina: Wyrick & Company, 1993), p. 4. Estimate $30,000-50,000 Watercolor board stamped "Winsor & Newton's/.../...England" on the reverse.