William Aiken Walker

William Aiken Walker (Charleston, South Carolina, 1838-1921) Sharecropper With Basket of Cotton, signed lower left "WA Walker", oil on artist board, 8-1/2 x 4 in.; modern gilt wood frame, small abrasions at edges The Farkas Corporation, Beverly Hills, California; Gerald Peters, Santa Fe, New Mexico, #C-6167; Christie's New York, sale 1249; Noel Guffey, North Carolina (labels verso); Private Collection

Description: WILLIAM AIKEN WALKER (American, 1838-1921) Man in Cotton Field Oil on panel 8 x 4 inches (20.3 x 10.2 cm) Signed lower left: WA Walker PROVENANCE: Private collection, Florida. NOTE: This painting will be included in John Fowler's forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the artist's works (examined from photographs).

William Aiken Walker (Charleston, South Carolina, 1838-1921) Workers in a Cotton Field, signed lower left "WA Walker", oil on artist board, 11-1/2 x 9 in.; modern gilt wood frame, light grime, board slightly convex; frame with abrasions Purchased in Wallingford, Connecticut, 1994; Private Florida Collection

Lot 95 WILLIAM AIKEN WALKER (american 1838-1921) COTTON PICKERS A pair of oils on board contained within one frame, each signed 'WA Walker' bottom left Each 8 x 3 3/4 in. (20.3 x 9.5cm) provenance: Bland Gallery Inc, New York, New York. Property from Ditchley, the Colonial house formerly the Virginia seat of Jessie Ball and Alfred I. DuPont. note: We kindly thank John Fowler for his authentication of the pair by electronically transmitted images. These two paintings will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné being prepared by Mr. Fowler. Estimate $8,000-12,000 Minor surface losses – as seen in catalogue photograph, and some generally minor surface dirt; otherwise in original unrestored 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.

Lot Description William Aiken Walker (1838-1921) Wash Day signed with conjoined initials 'WAWalker.' (lower left) oil on board 12¼ x 9¼ in. (31.1 x 23.5 cm.) Provenance [With]Jules L. Pass Antiques, St. Louis, Missouri. Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1991. Pre-Lot Text Property from the Estate of Benjamin F. Edwards View Lot Notes › This painting will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné being prepared by John Fowler.