Witherells

Description Collection of ten early 20th century photographs of NorthernCalifornia architecture by Clifford Warner (1898 – 1955) includingthe Auburn Fire Tower. Clifford Warner was an artist andphotographer working in the foothill towns of Northern Californiaduring the first half of the 20th century. He photographed classic “mining and Gold Rush” towns of Northern California. Provenance Estate of Clifford Warner Condition Good, some yellowing

Edward S. Curtis Orotone, ca 1904, THE RUSH GATHERER; W4CMG Photographs Description Signed in the image lower right, the back containing original Curtis labels, Seattle, Washington. Ships for $34.99 plus insurance of 1%. 8”x10” Condition In original frame, with gesso loss. Plate very good with no apparent damage.

A.D.M. Cooper (American 1856-1924) Painting; W4CMG Description Depicting a female nude, oil on canvas, signed David Middleton lower left. Ships for $49.99 plus insurance of 1%. 36”x22” Condition Dirty and dry, small puncture to the right neck approximately 1/4” in diameter. Unframed on a redwood stretcher.

Thomas Willis (American 1850-1925) Marine Painting in Silk, Description Silk and silk threads on an oil painted canvas, in the original frame, signed lower right T. Willis, N.Y. Stretcher with original Thomas Willis tag, the frame backing from San Francisco manufacturer. Ships for $99.99 plus insurance of 1%. 16”x29” Condition Not examined out of frame, has been in original frame under glass and is in fine condition. The ground with craquelure. Provenance From the estate of Erik O. Lindblom. Known as the eldest of “The Three Lucky Swedes”, Lindblom, along with his partners Brynteson and Lindberg, discovered the gold fields at Nome, Alaska. During the late 19th century, Lindblom worked his way from Stockholm, Sweden to the United States as a tailor, moving continually westward to San Francisco. When word of gold in Alaska made its way to the bay, Lindblom headed north, eventually striking gold in what is now known as Nome on July 13, 1899. His success in mining continued in California and Nevada. Also known as the owner and operator of the Claremont Hotel in Berkeley, California, was a well known and honored citizen until his death in 1928.

George Sumner (American b. 1940) Painting; W4CMG Description Depicting a seascape oil on canvas, signed Sumner, dated ’’74 lower right. Please contact Navis Pack N Ship at (916) 638-3200 or ca1084@gonavis.com for shipping information. 48”x36” Condition Fair, tear upper left quarter approximately 3/4” long.