George Demont Otis

George Demont Otis (1877-1962) Description: 'The La Brea Pit'', circa 1923, unsigned, oil on canvas laid to artist's board, 12'' H x 16'' W, est: $1000/1500. Note: Concert pianist, music educator and composer Frances Ulric Cole (1905-1992) was born in New York but early in her career spent time in Hollywood, CA. She received the present work and the following painting as a gift from the artist on the occasion her 18th birthday, September 9, 1923. That year Cole was awarded her first fellowship to the Juilliard School of Music. She remained in the New York area for her career as a music teacher, composer and editor for Time Magazine, and was a founding member of the Society of American Women Composers. The present work bears an inscription on a label affixed verso that reads: Location: Northern side of Wilshire Blvd., N east, Los Angeles. From this continuously bubbling pond of crude oil and vicinity, mastodons, other prehistoric carcasses have been brought forth. / This picture should be in the Los Angeles Historical Museum. Condition Report: Visual: Surface dirt and discolored varnish. A surface drip in the upper left. Frame abrasion along the edges and a few abrasions to the extreme canvas edges from framing tacks. The board slightly bowed. Blacklight: No evidence of restoration under blacklight. Notes: Concert pianist, music educator and composer Frances Ulric Cole (1905-1992) was born in New York but early in her career spent time in Hollywood, CA. She received the present work and the following painting as a gift from the artist on the occasion her 18th birthday, September 9, 1923. That year Cole was awarded her first fellowship to the Juilliard School of Music. She remained in the New York area for her career as a music teacher, composer and editor for Time Magazine, and was a founding member of the Society of American Women Composers. The present work bears an inscription on a label affixed verso that reads: Location: Northern side of Wilshire Blvd., N east, Los Angeles. From this continuously bubbling pond of crude oil and vicinity, mastodons, other prehistoric carcasses have been brought forth. / This picture should be in the Los Angeles Historical Museum Provenance: Estate of Frances Ulric Cole, acquired directly from the artist in Hollywood, CA on her birthday, September 1923; by descent in the family to the present owners 12'' H x 16'' W George Demont Otis (1879-1962 Kentfield, CA) oil on canvas laid to artist's board circa 1923

George Demont Otis (Californian, 1879-1962), "City of Dreams," oil on board, signed lower right, bears George Demont Otis Foundation stamp verso, board: 7.75"h x 9.75"w, overall (frame): 12.5"h x 14.5"w. Provenance: Estate of David C. Hershkopf Trust collection (Oakland, CA)

GEORGE DEMONT OTIS (American, 1879-1962) St. Mary's Church, Virginia City, Nevada Oil on board 10 x 14 inches (25.4 x 35.6 cm) Signed lower right: Geo. Demont Otis Titled verso: St. Mary's Church, Virginia City, Nevada PROVENANCE: Private collection, California. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000. Condition Report*: Very good condition. UV examination revealed several very minor points of inpainting in the hills. Framed Dimensions 19 X 23 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# 1048 George Demont Otis (1879-1962 Kentfield, CA) ''Mine Eyes Beheld the Glory, Ojai Valley from Sulphur Mt'', oil on canvas. 24'' H x 30'' W. est:$10,000/15,000 Signed lower right: Geo. Demont Otis, titled on the stretcher. Provenance: Wickliff & Associates Auctioneers, Inc., 17 September 2005, lot 423 ($17,000); Private Collection, Indiana, acquired from the above. Condition: Visual: Generally good condition. A pinhole along the upper center edge. The canvas loose on the stretchers. Blacklight: No evidence of restoration under blacklight.Your bid indicates acceptance of our Conditions of Sale. AS-IS. ALL SALES FINAL Click here to return to previous menu

George Demont Otis (American, 1879-1962) Shores of Marin signed 'Geo. Demont Otis' (lower right) and inscribed twice 'Shores of Marin' (on the stretcher bar) and estate-stamped (on the reverse) oil on canvas 28 X 36in overall: 38 1/2 x 46 1/2in San Rafael, California, Marin County Civic Center, Marin Historical Society, May 15 - June 20, 1974.