Charles T. Phelan

Lot 81 Charles T. Phelan American, b. 1840 A Flock of Sheep Grazing in a Landscape , 1891 Signed Chas. T. Phelan and dated 91 (ll) Oil on canvas 17 1/8 x 27 3/8 inches Unframed Provenance: Private collection Phelan studied with Frederick Rondel, who was also the teacher of Winslow Homer. Sheep became his predominant subject, which he rendered with obsessive attention, creating abstractly composed configurations of variously sized flocks. His work was commended in a New York Times review of the National Academy of Design annual of 1882, which stated that in Phelan's Sheep Drinking , "the touch is broad and just, with a good sense of modeling." (April 16) C The Spanierman Gallery, LLC Collection of American Art Sold for $1,625 (Includes Buyer's Premium) Estimate $2,000-3,000 Frame rubbing. Blooming of the varnish. Uneven varnish. There is no visible restoration under UV light. 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.

Lot 31 Charles T. Phelan American, b. 1840 Sheep in a Pasture Signed Chas. T. Phelan (ll) Oil on canvas 22 x 36 inches Unframed C Estimate $1,200-1,800 Wax relined. Frame rubbing, with 1 inch long area of inpainting along the upper right margin. No other restoration visible under UV light. 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.

15 . Charles T. Phelan(American, b. 1840) Sheep in a pasture. Oil on cardboard, signed at the lower left,apprx. 10" x 8", framed in an ornate gilt frame overall apprx.18-1/2" x 17". Charles T. Phelan was born in New York in 1840. Landscape painterand pupil of Frederick Rondel who was best remembered as theteacher of Winslow Homer. Condition: Mild cracks in the surface, very minor losses. A fewlosses and loose ornaments on the frame, old restorations. Tags: Sheep(2)

Charles T. Phelan American, b. 1840 Sheep Grazing Signed Ch.T. Phelan and dated 84 (lc) Oil on paper laid to board 9 1/4 x 13 inches Provenance: David Hull, New York Estate of Frank P. Stetz Estimate $800-1,200 Frame rubbing. Surface dirt, needs a light clean. Minor scattered cracquelure, most pronounced at upper center edge and near left edge. Repaired tear with 1 1/2'' vertical area of inpainting at upper left in trees. Also minor spots in foliage at upper left and upper center. Minor spots along the edges. 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.