A letter is affixed to the back from the “Kleinova Gallerie of Praha, Grand Hotel Sroubek” dated July 22, 1931. This corresponds to a stamp on the frame which is round and “Celni Grad Praha”. Back of the panel has a label with stamp, also another black stamp which is illegible. Housed in a fine 19th Century deep gilt gesso decorated frame. Oil on thin mahogany panel scene shows water with hills beyond, trees and rocks under a sunset landscape. THEODORE ROUSSEAU (French, 1812-1867) EVENING LANDSCAPE. Housed in a period table top standing frame.
Photograph copyrighted by Matzene, Chicago. Accompanying lot is a signed framed photograph of Leopold Godowsky inscribed “To Bill and Rose, With Love and Devotion, Leopold June 6th, 1921 NY City”. CONDITION: Surface dirt, small chip in cheek, otherwise very good. He moved back to the United States at the onset of WWI and resided in New York City. An unprecedented accomplishment for a Jewish man to hold this prestigious post. In 1909 he became Director of the Piano School on the Imperial Academy of Music in Vienna. He became head of the Piano Department at the Chicago Conservatory in 1893. He is self taught and in 1884 he came to the United States. REFERENCE NOTE: Leopold Godowsky (1870-1938) is considered one of the 20th Centuries greatest pianists and an accomplished composer. PROVENANCE: From a fine southern Maine home before which it was owned by a significant New York advertising executive. Housed in what appears to be its original period wide gesso decorated gilt frame. Undoubtedly artist Valerio was depicting Godowsky in the midst of composing his famous work titled “Chattering Monkeys at the Sacred Lake of Wendit”. The background of the painting is a tropical marshland with hanging vines, trees, water, pond lilies and monkeys. Ghost like images of seven monkeys are seen standing on and near the piano, two of which are on two sheets of music. Important large oil on canvas scene depicting Leopold Godowsky at his piano. PIETRO VALERIO (American, Mid 20th Century) LEOPOLD GODOWSKY AND HIS CHATTERING MONKEYS. His written condition report is available upon request.
Recently lightly cleaned by Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. The back of the board in period writing “DOAN BOSTON MASS.” PROVENANCE: Descended through the Doan family to present consignor. Signed lower left “Childe Hassam” Housed in a carved re-gilt period arts and crafts style frame. The right side has a profusion of brightly colored flowers while at the tree lines in the distant landscape are outlines of several buildings all under a blue sky. A small brick building is seen on the left side with a large wheel attached which may provide water for the large garden area.
A wooden box is seen behind her which resembles a mulching bin. She stands on a brick walkway and beside her on the walkway is a large ceramic flowerpot and metal watering can. Doan) dressed in a blue sailor’s smock and striped blue and white undergarment. Outstanding and important oil on board scene shows a woman (Annie Magill Doan) standing in a garden dressed in a white blouse and long blue skirt. CHILDE HASSAM (American, 1859-1935) MOTHER AND CHILD IN GARDEN.