Jacques, Jac Martin-Ferrieres

Lot 38 JACQUES MARTIN-FERRIERES (french 1893-1972) PARIS, LA SEINE NOTRE-DAME Signed bottom right, oil on canvas 18 x 21 1/2 in. (45.8 x 55cm) provenance: Private Collection, New York, New York. Estimate $6,000-10,000 Please note that the colors, especially the yellows and purples, are brighter and more vibrant than as they appear in the catalogue illustration. With minor dust and surface soiling verso and on the stretcher, otherwise, in very good original condition. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. 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. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale.

Description Jacques (Jac) Martin-Ferrieres, French, 1893-1972, 'Fleur de Champs,' 1954, Oil on canvas, Signed and dated lower right 'J. Martin-Ferrieres 54,' and signed, titled, and located on verso 'Fleur/Martin-Ferrieres/Neuilly.' Framed. (EWOO812) Property Title Property from a Private Westport, CT Collection. Born in London and educated privately, Albert Woodley’’s career began in advertising at the American Express Company in London, and continued on in Paris with the United States Lines. His career then led him to New York, where he worked at an advertising agency handling transportation-oriented accounts for American Express, Japan Mail, and British Railways. In 1943 he decided to branch out on his own and established the Albert Woodley Company Inc. to handle a variety of advertising, promotional, and public relations materials. One of his most successful forays was in the fur industry, where he arranged shows in Frankfurt, Sydney, Melbourne, Madrid, Portugal, London, Paris, Milan, and other locations. The works he acquired are a reflection of his life experiences, international travel, and connoisseurship. Litchfield County Auctions Inc. is delighted to offer selections of fine and decorative arts from his collection. 28 3/4" H x 23 1/2" W, Framed: 32" H x 27 1/4" W Stress area in upper center. Surface dirt, and minor rippling at edges of canvas, where stretched.

Jacques Martin-Ferrieres (French, 1893-1972) Old Port of Marseilles, with Notre Dame de la Garde, 1919 oil on canvas signed Jac. Martin Ferrieres (lower right) 19 3/4 x 28 3/4 inches. Estimate $ 20,000-30,000 Property from a Florida Collector Exhibited: Tampa, Florida, Tampa Museum of Art, Revolution in Form: Tampa Collects French Art 1800-1950, June 2 - August 18, 1991, no. 72 Boca Raton, Florida, Boca Raton Museum of Art; Puerto Rico, Museo de Arte de Ponce, Paris 1860-1930: Birthplace of European Modernism January 13 - March 12, 2000 and March 20 - June 15, 2000, illustrated in color p. 23 Lakeland, Florida, Polk Museum of Art (on loan) Literature: The Yacht Clubber, May 1991, Tampa Yacht & Country Club, illustrated in color on the cover

LOT 137 JACQUES MARTIN FERRIÈRES 1893-1972 VASE DE FLEURS Signed Jac Martin-Ferrieres and dated 17 (upper left) Oil on canvas 6,000—8,000 USD 13 by 16 1/8 in. 33 by 41 cm. Signed Jac Martin-Ferrieres and dated 17 (upper left) Oil on canvas The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by CyrilleMartin.

Jacques Martin-Ferrieres (1893-1972) Collioure--Arivée de la pêche signed and dated 'Martin-Ferrieres 22' (lower right) oil on panel 15 x 18 3/8 in. (38.1 x 46.6 cm.) Painted in 1922 Wally Findlay Galleries, Chicago. Private collection. Private collection (gift from the above). By descent from the above to the present owner, 1998.