Thomas Waterman Wood

Lot 36 Thomas Waterman Wood American, 1823-1903 A Poor White , 1874 Signed T.W. Wood and dated 1874 (ll) Oil on canvas 10 1/4 x 7 1/4 inches The present work was originally part of a pair. The companion piece, A Gentleman of Color (now unlocated) depicts a prosperous, well-dressed African-American man walking a dog- a compelling contrast to the stooped figure in tattered clothes seen here, an empty whiskey flask at his feet. The Poor White is related to a watercolor by Wood (now unlocated) depicting the same subject and also executed in 1874. The present work will be included in the catalogue raisonne of the artist's work in preparation by Paul Worman, to whom we send our thanks for his assistance in documenting it. C Estimate $4,000-6,000 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 69 PROPERTY OF THE JAMES S. COPLEY LIBRARY THOMAS WATERMAN WOOD 1823 - 1903 READING THE GAZETTE signed T W WOOD and dated 1885, l.l. oil on canvas 3,000—4,000 USD 14 by 10 1/8 in. (35.6 by 25.7 cm.) signed T W WOOD and dated 1885, l.l. oil on canvas PROVENANCE Berry-Hill Galleries, New YorkPurchased from the above by the present owner, 1966

Lot 660 Property of a Washington, D.C. Collector Thomas Waterman Wood (American 1823-1903) Portrait ofa Gentleman in Black Coat and Vest Signed T.W.Wood and dated 1862 l.r. Oil on canvas Oval: 30 x 25 in (76.2 x 63.5 cm) Estimate $1,000-1,500 Weschler's provides written condition reports, upon request, forany lot in our auctions. Such a condition report is provided as acourtesy to our clients and should in no instance replace firsthand inspection by a prospective buyer or his/her agent. Allproperty is sold "as is" in accordance with the terms set forth inparagraph 3 of Conditions of Sale. Neither Weschler's nor theconsignor makes any express or implied warranty or representationas to the condition of any lot offered for sale, and no statementmade at any time, whether oral or written, shall constitute such awarranty or representation.

Lot 326 Thomas Waterman Wood (American, 1823-1903) Pair of Portraits: Ella Luthera Dewey and AnOfficer Ella Dewey signed and dated "T.W.Wood./1883" l.l., Officer signed "T.W. Wood." l.l. Both oil on canvas, sizes to 30 x 25 in. (76.5 x 63.5 cm),framed. Condition: Ella Dewey with craquelure, surface grime, Officer lined, scattered retouch. N.B. Ella Luthera Dewey Pitkin (1850-1879) was the second daughterof Charles and Betsy Tarbox Dewey. A note that accompanies the lotexplains that the portrait at hand was one of two painted after herdeath by T.W. Wood, one having been done for her husband and onefor her father. Estimate $3,000-5,000 Two hand-written notes of similar content accompany the lot. Themore complete one describes the portrait of Ella Luthera Dewey asfollows: "Ella Luthera Dewey Pitkin, second daughter of Charles andBetsy Tarbox Dewey. Born in Montpelier Oct. 29, 1850. Married toCarrol Pitkin Nov. 19, 1873, in Christ Church, Montpelier, by Rev....Hull. Died May 30, 1879. This portrait was made after her deathby Thomas W. Wood - probably in 1879 and 1880. (One of 2 portraits- 1 painted for her husband, 1 painted for her father." Officer with an T-shaped area of retouch to the left side ofthe nose and chin, measuring 1 inch across and 2 inches down.Scattered retouch along the perimeter. LIned. Ella Dewey with area of craquelure with lifing to l.r.corner, craquelure, slight canvas deformations to upper corners,varnish discoloration and surface grime.

Lot 222 Thomas Waterman Wood (American, 1823-1903) Thinking it Over, 1884. Signed "T.W Wood-" in pencill.r., signed and dated within the plate. Etching on paper, platesize 14 x 9 3/4 in. (35.5 x 24.5 cm), matted, unframed. Condition: Margins 1 1/2 inches or more, losses to upper corners(well outside of the image), pale foxing. Estimate $600-800