Christopher Murphy Jr., 4 Nature Etchings

Property from the Murphy Family Estate Collection, Savannah, GA Description: Christopher Murphy Jr. (Sav, 1902-1973), 4 Nature Etchings, comprising signed lower right etching of a tree (fair condition, minor mat burn along the plate, minor hole to paper lower left edge, loss to lower right edge with tear and tear to upper edge, with visible mounting residue on verso), unsigned panoramic tree etching with a figure (minor tears to right edge, some minor creases to corners, with visible mounting residue on verso), signed lower right and pencil titled 'Oak and Farmer, Ploughing' lower left etching depicting a big oak tree with a farmer and a horse in the background (fair to poor condition, tears to right and upper edges, losses to upper and lower edges, toning and foxing to paper, bug damage to surface, with visible mounting residue on verso), and unsigned etching of rustic scene with trees, hanging swing and family (foxing to paper); all unframed. Provenance: descended from the artist to the Christopher P.H. Murphy family collection. Christopher Murphy Jr. was a notable 20th century Savannah, Georgia artist. Murphy's artistic education started early as both of his parents were respected Savannah artists, and continued with formal training at the Art Students League. His superior technical skills allowed him to work in a variety of mediums and subject matter and he is best known for his city and landscape scenes of his home town Savannah. He was an active member of the Savannah Art Club and taught art classes around town. During his career his work was exhibited at the National Academy of Design, Art Institute of Chicago, New York Watercolor Club, American Watercolor Society, Sesquicentennial Exposition in Philadelphia, Whitney Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Southern Art League. His work is held in the permanent collections of the Morris Museum and the Telfair as well as in various private collections.Measurements: Height: of paper of landscape with swing 11 in. x Width: 12 in. Condition: Please note the first group image is not scaled to size. Overall fair condition, see description for details. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS IS', and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.

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