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Painter, Landscape painter, Water color painter, b. 1921 - d. 2008

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      • George Cress
        Oct. 10, 2024

        George Cress

        Est: $800 - $1,000

        (American/Tennessee, 1921-2008) Afterglow, 1976, signed lower right "George Cress", acrylic on paper; 20 x 25-1/2 in.; wood frame and under glass, 29-1/2 x 33 in. Provenance: Private Collection

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      • 4 George Cress W/C Landscapes, Bermuda & European
        Jul. 07, 2024

        4 George Cress W/C Landscapes, Bermuda & European

        Est: $300 - $400

        Four (4) George Ayers Cress (American/Tennessee, 1921-2008) black ink wash or watercolor landscape paintings on paper including depictions of Newquay, Cornwall, England; Salzburg, Austria; and Bermuda. 1st item: Wash and pencil rural Cornish landscape with rolling hills dotted with trees. Signed, dated, and titled in pencil "George Cress / 2000 / Newquay, Cornwall," lower right. Housed in a window mat. Sheet: 9" H x 11 1/2" W. Mat: 14 5/16" H x 16 1/2" W. 2nd item: Wash and pencil Alpine landscape with the city of Salzburg and several prominent churches. Signed, titled, and dated "George Cress / Salzburg 1-30-92" in pen, lower left, with additional pencil title and date. Sheet: 11" H x 13 7/8" W. 3rd-4th items: Two wash paintings depicting Bermuda beaches under cloudy skies, one on heavy watercolor paper and one on sketchbook paper. Both titled and dated in pencil "Bermuda / 12-97," lower right. Both unsigned. Sketchbook sheet: 9" H x 12" W. Watercolor paper sheet: 10" H x 15" W. All unframed and with museum accession numbers in pencil en verso.    PROVENANCE: Property of the Hunter Museum of American Art.

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      • 8 George Cress Sketchbooks & 8 Works on Paper
        Jul. 07, 2024

        8 George Cress Sketchbooks & 8 Works on Paper

        Est: $300 - $350

        George Ayers Cress (American/Tennessee, 1921-2008) works on paper, including eight (8) sketchbooks containing a total of thirty-five (35) drawings, and eight (8) looseleaf works. One sketchbook with only one sketch affixed to front cover; another with one page of notes. One sketchbook with drawings of Venice and Milan, dated 1960. All drawings rendered in charcoal and ink, depicting an assortment of landscapes and figures. This lot also includes five (5) miscellaneous items including printed holiday greeting cards and a hand written/notated list of drawings by Cress. Some sketches notated. All sketches with museum accession numbers in pencil en verso. All pieces ranging in size from 6" x 4" W to 11" H x 8 1/2" W. PROVENANCE: Property of the Hunter Museum of American Art.

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      • 7 George Cress W/C Paintings incl. Van Gogh & Italy, Morocco
        Jul. 07, 2024

        7 George Cress W/C Paintings incl. Van Gogh & Italy, Morocco

        Est: $300 - $400

        Seven (7) George Ayers Cress (American/Tennessee, 1921-2008) works on paper and paperboard including pastel and watercolor paintings. One (1) watercolor depicting a roadside landscape near Casablanca, French Morocco, dated Dec. 11, 1943; two (2) pieces after Van Gogh, including matted pastel on paper "Boats on A River" and watercolor on paperboard "Cypresses," both titled and signed lower margins; one (1) matted watercolor painting of bridge and boats, signed and dated 1956 lower right; one (1) Manfredonia, Italy cityscape with title, signature and 1944 date to lower margin; one (1) watercolor beach scene with figure, illegible pencil notation to lower right; one (1) modernist sketch of buildings with hills in the background, dated 1958 lower right. Each with museum accession number in pencil en verso. Two pieces matted. All unframed. Overall dimensions range from 6 7/8" H x 10 3/8" W to 20" H x 24 1/2" W. PROVENANCE: Property of the Hunter Museum of American Art.

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      • 10 George Cress European Landscape Sketches, plus Postcard
        Jul. 07, 2024

        10 George Cress European Landscape Sketches, plus Postcard

        Est: $300 - $350

        Ten (10) George Ayers Cress (American/Tennessee, 1921-2008) charcoal or pen and ink drawings on paper of European landscapes and one (1) printed postcard. Locations depicted include Cape Bon, Tunisia dated 1943; Sicily, Italy dated 1944; Lake Garda in Italy, dated 1976; English cities of Bampton, Little Weald, and Cornwall all dating 1973-2000; North Wales, UK dated 1991. Lot also includes one russet-colored, printed Florence 1978 postcard mounted on handmade decorative paper. Most signed, titled to lower margins. Each with museum accession number in pencil en verso. All unframed. Overall dimensions range from 4 1/8" H x 5 3/8" W to 11" H x 13 5/8" W. PROVENANCE: Property of the Hunter Museum of American Art.

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      • 5 George Cress Abstract W/C Paintings on Paper
        Jul. 07, 2024

        5 George Cress Abstract W/C Paintings on Paper

        Est: $300 - $350

        Five (5) George Ayers Cress (American/Tennessee, 1921-2008) abstract monochromatic watercolor paintings including three (3) on paper, one (1) on paper board, and one (1) on paper laid to board. Three signed and dated 1952, 1965, and 1973. The painting laid to board is titled "Copperhill' en verso. The painting on paper board is titled "Wave Study" en verso, with title struck out. All with museum accession numbers in pencil en verso. All unframed. Overall dimensions range from 11" x 14" to 16 3/4" x 23 1/2".   PROVENANCE: Property of the Hunter Museum of American Art.

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      • George Ayers Cress
        Apr. 11, 2024

        George Ayers Cress

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        (American/Tennessee, 1921-2008) Afterglow, 1976, signed lower right "George Cress", acrylic on paper; 20 x 25-1/2 in.; wood frame and under glass, 29-1/2 x 33 in. Provenance: Private Collection

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      • George Cress O/C Portrait of a Man, Blonde Hair
        Jan. 28, 2024

        George Cress O/C Portrait of a Man, Blonde Hair

        Est: $300 - $350

        George Ayers Cress (American/Tennessee, 1921-2008) oil on canvas portrait of a man with blonde hair in a collared shirt against a pale blue background. Unsigned. Museum acquisition numbers in pencil to lower left on stretcher en verso. Unframed: 24" H x 18" W. Biography: "George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council. He sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. The Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor." (Source: The Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985").

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      • 8 George Cress Sketchbooks & 18 Works on Paper
        Jan. 28, 2024

        8 George Cress Sketchbooks & 18 Works on Paper

        Est: $300 - $400

        George Ayers Cress (American/Tennessee, 1921-2008) works on paper, including eight (8) sketchbooks containing a total of thirty-one (31) drawings, and eighteen (18) drawings on loose sheets. All rendered in charcoal, ink, and watercolor, depicting an assortment of landscapes and figures. Landscapes include locations in Siena and Florence, Italy, dated 1973-78; and Mendocino California, dated 1989; Monhegan Island in Maine, 1974-1987; England, 1976; Pawleys Island, South Carolina 1977. Some sketches notated. All sketches with museum accession numbers in pencil en verso. All pieces ranging in size from 3 1/2" H x 6" W to 14" H x 11" W.

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      • 8 George Cress Matted Charcoal Drawings incl. Landscapes
        Jan. 28, 2024

        8 George Cress Matted Charcoal Drawings incl. Landscapes

        Est: $300 - $350

        Eight (8) George Ayers Cress (American/Tennessee, 1921-2008) charcoal drawings on paper and paper board. Four titled lower right, depicting specific landscapes or locations, including Sedona, Arizona; Beaufort, South Carolina; Camden, Maine; Hills above Big Sur (California). Seven signed "George Cress", one titled illegibly lower right. All pieces dated, between 1955-1999. All with museum accession numbers to lower right corners in pencil en verso. Five matted. All unframed. Overall dimensions ranging from 11" H x 12 1/2" W to 17" H x 18 1/2" W.

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      • George Cress Sketchbook & Loose Drawings, Mixed Media
        Jan. 28, 2024

        George Cress Sketchbook & Loose Drawings, Mixed Media

        Est: $400 - $450

        George Ayers Cress (American/Tennessee, 1921-2008) sketchbook containing three (3) drawings and thirty-four (34) looseleaf works on paper, rendered in charcoal, ink, watercolor, collage. All depict an assortment of landscapes, figures. plants, and abstracts. Some sketches notated. All with museum accession numbers in pencil en verso. All ranging in size from 6" H x 9" W to 12" H x 18" W.

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      • 3 George Cress Watercolor Paintings
        Jan. 28, 2024

        3 George Cress Watercolor Paintings

        Est: $350 - $450

        Three (3) George Ayers Cress (American/Tennessee, 1921-2008) watercolor on paper paintings including: one depicting mountain landscape with the peak of a small buiding visible in the distance, signed lower right and dated 1942; one depicting a beached fishing boat and fish drying stand, unsigned; and one depicting a group of four row boats on a shore with fishing nets draped in the foreground and a sliver of bright blue water in the backgroud, unsigned. All unframed. Ranging in size from 12" H x 16" W to 15" H x 22 1/4" W.

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      • 2 George Cress Large Abstract Paintings
        Jan. 28, 2024

        2 George Cress Large Abstract Paintings

        Est: $400 - $450

        Two (2) George Ayers Cress (American/Tennessee, 1921-2008) abstract paintings on paperboard, including one (1) mixed media watercolor/pastel signed and titled "Island Fragments" en verso; one (1) acrylic painting, unsigned and untitled. Both unframed. Museum accession numbers in pencil en verso. 20" H x 27 3/4" W and 22 3/4" H x 26 1/2" W.

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      • George Cress Abstract W/C paintings & Archive, 15 Items
        Jan. 28, 2024

        George Cress Abstract W/C paintings & Archive, 15 Items

        Est: $300 - $400

        Fifteen (15) George Ayers Cress (American/Tennessee, 1921-2008) related items, including five (5) paintings and ten (10) miscellaneous. 1st-5th items: Five (5) abstract watercolor paintings on paper, some depicting landscapes. Three unsigned, including one titled and dated "Bermuda 12-97" lower right. Two signed "George Cress" and dated 1980 & 1987. All with museum accession numbers to lower right corners in pencil en verso. All unframed. Sheets ranging in size from 7" H x 9 3/4" W to 11 7/8" H x 16" W. 6th-15th items: Art archive consisting of five (5) printed cardstock Christmas/New Year's cards, most in color, with original George Cress artwork including two dated 1955 and 1965, four (4) pencil or graphite sketches on paper or cardstock including a wharf, landscape, seashore and section of I-75, one (1) blank note card with an image of a house to the front, and one (1) sepia photograph depicting a watercolor painting of an unknown house. Ranging in size from 4 1/4" Sq. to &" H x 5" W.

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      • George Cress O/C Abstract Painting of a Tree
        Jan. 27, 2024

        George Cress O/C Abstract Painting of a Tree

        Est: $500 - $600

        George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) oil on canvas abstract expressionist painting depicting a tree in shades of yellow, orange, and pink against a background of green and blue layers. Unsigned. Museum accession number in pencil en verso, lower right. Unframed: 22" H x 18" W. Biography: "George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council. He sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. The Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor." (Source: The Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985").

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      • George Cress (American/Tennessee, 1921-2008)
        Dec. 07, 2023

        George Cress (American/Tennessee, 1921-2008)

        Est: $500 - $700

        George Cress (American/Tennessee, 1921-2008), "Quarry Fragment", 1985, acrylic on paper, signed and dated lower right, handwritten label with artist, title and date on backing board, 20 1/8 in. x 19 1/4 in., framed, overall 27 1/4 in. x 23 7/8 in. x 1 1/2 in.

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      • 3 George Cress Artworks, Nude Drawings & Photograph
        Oct. 07, 2023

        3 George Cress Artworks, Nude Drawings & Photograph

        Est: $350 - $450

        Three (3) George Ayers Cress (American/Tennessee, 1921-2008) works on paper including two framed nude pencil on paper drawings and one photograph. 1st & 2nd items: Two framed nude graphite drawings of females including one depicting a standing nude partially reclining, signed lower left and dated 1963 and one smaller drawing depicting a sitting female nude, signed lower right and dated 1960. Both with artist's labels en verso and housed in silvered gilt frames. Sight: 16-1/4" H x 7-1/2" W, Framed: 24-3/4" H x 15-1/2" W and Sight: 7" H x 5-1/2" W, Framed: 15-1/4" H x 13-1/4" W. 3rd item: George Ayers Cress (American/Tennessee, 1921-2008) signed and dated framed photograph depicting the interior of an artist's studio with a sketch of an orange tacked to a wall and an orange on a pedestal to the right, with raking light from a window casting shadows on the composition. Pencil signed and dated lower right, "George Cress - 1978 - Florence, Italy". Housed in a modern gilt wood frame. Sight: 10-3/4" H x 13-3/4" W. Framed: 18-3/4" H x 21-1/2" W. Biography: "George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council. He sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. The Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor." (Source: The Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985").

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      • George Cress, 2 O/C Portraits of Man & Woman
        Oct. 07, 2023

        George Cress, 2 O/C Portraits of Man & Woman

        Est: $400 - $500

        George Ayers Cress (American/Tennessee, 1921-2008) two (2) oil on canvas portraits, including one of a man in an orange shirt against a pale yellow background, unframed: 24 1/4" H x 18" W; and one of a woman in a red shirt against a teal background, unframed: 24" H x 20" W. Both unsigned and unframed, with museum accession numbers in pencil en verso lower right. Biography: "George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council. He sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. The Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor." (Source: The Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985").

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      • George Cress Small O/B Modernist Tennessee Mountain Landscape
        Oct. 07, 2023

        George Cress Small O/B Modernist Tennessee Mountain Landscape

        Est: $400 - $500

        George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) oil on canvas board expressionist landscape painting depicting a road and mountain range, likely the Appalachians Mountains, rendered with broad strokes of solid colors. Signed and dated "George Cress / 1976," lower right. Unframed. Sight 15 7/8" H x 20" W. Biography: "George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council. He sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. The Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor." (Source: The Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985").

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      • George Cress O/C Abstract Painting
        Oct. 07, 2023

        George Cress O/C Abstract Painting

        Est: $500 - $600

        George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) untitled oil on canvas abstract painting, composed of fields of color arranged in vertical bars and rendered in pastel shades of purple, green, pink, and white. Unsigned. Unframed: 36" H x 29 7/8" W. Biography: "George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council. He sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. The Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor." (Source: The Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985").

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      • George Cress, O/C Abstract Painting
        Oct. 06, 2023

        George Cress, O/C Abstract Painting

        Est: $300 - $400

        George Ayers Cress (1921 - 2008, Tennessee) untitled abstract, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left "George Cress / 1990", unframed. 12" H x 14" W. Biography: "George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council. He sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. The Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor." (Source: The Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985")

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      • Three (3) George Cress W/C Small Abstract Expressionist Landscapes
        Jul. 09, 2023

        Three (3) George Cress W/C Small Abstract Expressionist Landscapes

        Est: $350 - $450

        Three (3) George Ayers Cress (American/Tennessee, 1921-2008) watercolor on paper abstract landscape paintings 1st item: Watercolor landscape painting depicting a rocky coastline with verdant foliage under a yellow sky, laid down on thick paper backing. Sight: 9" H x 11 1/2" W. Paper backing: 15" x 17 1/2" W. Museum accession number penciled en verso. 2nd item: Pastoral watercolor landscape with trees under a hazy purple sky. Sight: 7" H x 9" W. Paper: 10" H x 14" W. 3rd item: Watercolor expressionist landscape rendered in shades of blue, green, yellow, and red. 11" H x 12" W. All unsigned and unframed.

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      • George Cress Abstract O/C Landscape Painting
        Jul. 08, 2023

        George Cress Abstract O/C Landscape Painting

        Est: $600 - $650

        George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) untitled oil on canvas abstract painting, composed of nebulous forms and patches of color divided by intersecting lines rendered in hazy shades of purple, green, blue, and orange. Signed "George Cress, 2003" lower right. Unframed: 30" H x 36" W.

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      • Large George Cress O/B Chattanooga Cityscape, 1953
        Jul. 08, 2023

        Large George Cress O/B Chattanooga Cityscape, 1953

        Est: $800 - $900

        George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) oil on board Cubist-style cityscape painting likely depicting Chattanooga, TN, with figures in lower left approaching a bridge (possibly the Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge), numerous buildings including a church steeple, a road sign, and a billboard before distant mountains. All rendered in muted shades of green, red, and purple. Signed "George Cress 1953," lower right. Unframed: 22 1/4" H x 42" W. Biography: "George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council. He sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. The Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor." (Source: The Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985").

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      • 4 George Cress Small W/Cs, Incl. Figures, Architecture, & Landscape
        Jul. 08, 2023

        4 George Cress Small W/Cs, Incl. Figures, Architecture, & Landscape

        Est: $500 - $600

        Four (4) George Ayers Cress (American/Tennessee, 1921-2008) watercolor paintings on paper. All unframed.1st item: A stylized depiction of two standing figures with heads turned to the viewer's right and rendered in vivid yellow, orange, blue, and red hues. On heavy wove paper. Signed "George Cress 1958," lower right, and with old accession number en verso. 14 7/8" H x 6 13/16" W. 2nd item: Watercolor and pastel view of a canal in Venice with two buildings, one featuring Venetian Gothic windows, rendered in bright blue, yellow, purple, and green hues. On sketchbook paper with old accession number en verso. 11 11/16" H x 9" W. 3rd item: An impressionistic depiction of a wooded landscape with a river or creek in lower right. On heavy wove paper with old accession number en verso. 11 9/16" H x 9" W. 4th item: Colorful watercolor and pastel landscape with a body of water in the foreground and house beyond. Rendered in saturated blue and green hues with yellow, pink, purple, and peach accents. On heavy wove paper. Signed "George Cress 2000," lower right, and with old accession number en verso. 10 9/16" H x 13 15/16" W. Biography: "George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council. He sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. The Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor." (Source: The Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985").

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      • George Cress O/B Landscape, Tallulah Falls Gorge, GA, 1939
        Jul. 08, 2023

        George Cress O/B Landscape, Tallulah Falls Gorge, GA, 1939

        Est: $500 - $550

        George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008), oil on canvasboard Georgia regionalist landscape painting, titled "View of Tallulah Falls Gorge". This work, painted early in Cress's career, depicts a mountain scene with rocky terrain and lush green foliage, with a small house and tree in the foreground, under a blue sky. Signed and dated "Geo. G. Cress '39" lower right. Titled and dated "July 27th 1939" en verso. Unframed: 19 3/4" x 24" W.

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      • George Cress Southern Farm Scene Painting, dated 1946
        Jul. 08, 2023

        George Cress Southern Farm Scene Painting, dated 1946

        Est: $600 - $650

        Early George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) panoramic oil on canvas Southern regionalist farm landscape, depicting mother and child amidst a meager cotton crop in a plowed field. Three rustic log buildings including a smokehouse stand in the distance beneath a cloudy blue sky. Signed and dated "George Cress 1946," lower right. With old accession number to back of stretcher. Unframed: 16" H x 30 1/4" W. Biography: "George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and at the University of Georgia under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council. He sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. The Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor." (Source: The Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985").

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      • Exhibited George Cress O/C Abstract Oil, Ocoee
        Jul. 08, 2023

        Exhibited George Cress O/C Abstract Oil, Ocoee

        Est: $1,200 - $1,400

        Large George Ayers Cress (American/Tennessee, 1921-2008) abstract expressionist oil on canvas painting rendered in shades of blue, green, and yellow. Signed and dated "George Cress 1973" lower right. Exhibited, The Hunter Museum of Art, Chattanooga, "George Cress: 50 Years of Painting" March 25-April 22, 1990. Exhibition label en verso. Housed in a contemporary thin giltwood frame. Sight: 52 1/4" H x 59 1/2" W. Framed: 53" H x 60 1/2" W. Biography: "George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council. He sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. The Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor." (Source: The Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985").

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      • George Ayers Cress
        Mar. 25, 2023

        George Ayers Cress

        Est: $600 - $900

        (American/South Carolina, 1921-2008) Tallulah Falls, Ga, inscribed verso "George Ayres Cress", oil on board, 9 x 12 in.; painted wood frame, 15-1/2 x 18-1/2 in. Provenance: Estate of the Artist

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      • Attr. George Cress (American, 1921-2008) Cityscape Oil Painting on Panel
        Mar. 07, 2023

        Attr. George Cress (American, 1921-2008) Cityscape Oil Painting on Panel

        Est: $100 - $1,000

        DESCRIPTION: Abstract oil painting on artists panel attributed to American artist George Cress (1921-2008); Depicting a colorful city with loose details over a yellow ochre toned backdrop. Signed lower right "George Cress". Mounted in a gilt wood frame with foliate scroll designs in relief and fluted bands around the frame. CIRCA: Early to Mid 20th Century ORIGIN: United States of America DIMENSIONS: Image H: 19.12" W: 15.12", & Frame H: 27" W: 23" Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com. CONDITION: Scuffing and scratching to the frame as well as chipping at the lower edge. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

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      • LARGE EXHIBITED GEORGE CRESS O/C ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONIST LANDSCAPE
        Jan. 28, 2023

        LARGE EXHIBITED GEORGE CRESS O/C ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONIST LANDSCAPE

        Est: $1,000 - $1,200

        Very large George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) oil on canvas landscape painting titled "Shadowed Landscape" rendered in shades of blue, green, yellow, orange, grey, and red. Signed and dated "George Cress 1963" lower right. Exhibited, The Hunter Museum of Art, Chattanooga, "George Cress: 50 Years of Painting," March 25-April 22, 1990. Exhibition label en verso. Housed in a painted wood frame, likely the original. Sight: 43 1/4" H x 55" W. Framed: 45 1/2" H x 57 1/2" W. Circa 1963. Biography: "George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council. He sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. The Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor." (Source: The Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985").

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      • George Cress Untitled
        Oct. 22, 2022

        George Cress Untitled

        Est: $500 - $1,000

        George Cress (American, 1921-2008) Untitled, 1957 Oil on illustration board Signed and dated George Cress 1957, lower right

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      • 2 George Cress Abstract Paintings, Inlet & Near Orvieto, Italy
        Oct. 08, 2022

        2 George Cress Abstract Paintings, Inlet & Near Orvieto, Italy

        Est: $600 - $700

        Two (2) George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) abstract paintings, "Inlet (conte)" and "Near Orvieto, Italy". 1st item: Mixed media on paper abstract landscape painting, titled "Inlet (conte)", comprising brick red, grey, black, and white hues. Signed and dated "George Cress 1965" lower right. Paper label with artist name, title, and "coll. of Mary Hale, Chattanooga" and framer's label affixed, en verso. Housed and matted under glass in a wooden frame with chrome sight edge. Sight: 11 7/8" H x 18 1/8" W. Framed: 20 5/8" H x 26 3/8" W. 2nd item: Abstract watercolor on paper landscape painting titled "Near Orvieto, Italy" depicting a field with cypress trees situated before the Italian village of Orvieto situated on a hillside. Titled, in pencil, lower left, signed and dated "George Cress 1978" lower right. Housed and matted under glass in an ebonized frame with gilt trim. Sight: 8 1/8" H x 11" W. Framed: 15 1/4" H x 17 3/4" W. Biography: George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council. He sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. The Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor. (Source: The Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985").

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      • George Cress Abstract Landscape Painting, Inlet Sunrise No. 1
        Jul. 09, 2022

        George Cress Abstract Landscape Painting, Inlet Sunrise No. 1

        Est: $400 - $500

        George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) polymer on paper abstract landscape painting titled "Inlet Sunrise No. 1" rendered with loose brushstrokes in shades of yellow, blue, orange, green, and brown. Signed and dated "George Cress 1965" lower right. Paper label with title, artist name, medium, and additional information, en verso. Housed in a wooden frame with an off-white mat under plexiglass. Sight: 11 3/4" H x 17" W. Framed: 20" H x 24 5/8" W. Biography: "George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council. He sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. The Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor." (Source: The Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985").

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      • Large George Cress O/C Abstract Landscape Painting
        Jul. 09, 2022

        Large George Cress O/C Abstract Landscape Painting

        Est: $1,000 - $1,200

        Large George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) polymer on canvas mountain landscape painting titled "Beyond The Ridge" rendered in shades of blue, pink, lavender, and green. Signed and dated "George Cress 1968" lower right. Titled and additionally signed, en verso. Housed in a wooden frame with linen liner. Sight: 31 1/2" H x 35 1/2" W. Framed: 35 1/4" H x 39 1/2" W. American, third quarter 20th century. Biography: "George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council. He sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. The Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor." (Source: The Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985").

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      • George Ayers Cress (1921 - 2008) American
        Feb. 27, 2022

        George Ayers Cress (1921 - 2008) American

        Est: $500 - $1,000

        George Ayers Cress (1921 - 2008) Watercolor / Paper ,Signed ,measures 14.5 x 12"

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      • George Cress O/C Painting, Stilt House at Night
        Jan. 29, 2022

        George Cress O/C Painting, Stilt House at Night

        Est: $500 - $550

        George Ayers Cress (Tennessee, 1921-2008) oil on canvas painting depicting a nighttime scene of a house elevated on wood pilings over a body of water and illuminated by a tall lamppost. Signed and dated "George Cress 1941" lower right. Housed in a tan painted wooden frame. Sight: 15 1/2" H x 24 1/2" W. Framed: 20" H x 42 1/4" W. Biography: George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. The Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor.(Source: The Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985").

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      • George Cress Watercolor Landscape Painting
        Jul. 24, 2021

        George Cress Watercolor Landscape Painting

        Est: $500 - $550

        George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) expressionist mixed media landscape painting titled "Island Map". Signed and dated 1967 lower left. Additionally signed and titled en verso. Housed in a gilt wood frame with linen matte and gilt liner. Sight: 12 3/8" H x 16 1/4" W. Framed: 21" H x 24 3/8" W. Biography: George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council. He sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. The Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor.(Source: The Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985").

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      • George Cress O/C Painting, Seawall
        Jan. 30, 2021

        George Cress O/C Painting, Seawall

        Est: $900 - $1,200

        George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) oil on canvas expressionist painting titled "Seawall," rendered in shades of yellow, green, and brown with a stretch of blue across the top. Signed and dated "George Cress 1970" lower right. All-State Artist Exhibition, 1970 label with artist name, title, notation that this painting won the 1st Purchase Prize in Oil, and list of judges name including Lamar Dodd, Ferdinand Warren, and Marshall Boudin, III, en verso. Housed in a wooden frame with gilt trim. Sight - 36 1/8" H x 44" W. Framed - 37" H x 44 3/4" W. American, third quarter 20th century. Biography: George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council. He sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. The Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor. (Source: The Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985"). Provenance: Art Collection of former Watkins College of Art; proceeds benefit scholarship endowment for students in the new Watkins College of Art at Belmont University.

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      • George Cress W/C Painting, Maine Sunrise
        Jan. 26, 2020

        George Cress W/C Painting, Maine Sunrise

        Est: $400 - $450

        George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) abstract watercolor on paper titled "Maine Sunrise" depicting greenery and a rocky coastline, foreground, with crashing waves below an early morning sky, middle and background. Signed and dated "1995" lower right. Housed and double matted under glass in a wooden frame. Sight - 17 1/2" H x 23 1/2" W. Framed - 25 1/2" H x 31 1/8" W. Late 20th century. Biography (courtesy Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985"): George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council and sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga; the Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor. Provenance: The collection of Dr. William Kendall Striker, Chattanooga, TN.

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      • George Cress Watercolor, Rabun Cove, GA
        Jan. 26, 2020

        George Cress Watercolor, Rabun Cove, GA

        Est: $400 - $450

        George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) expressionist watercolor on paper view of Rabun Cove, Georgia, depicting a landscape with trees, rolling fields, fore and middle ground, and a mountain range, background rendered in shades of blue, green, yellow, purple, and red. Signed and dated "George Cress 1993" lower right. Titled and dated 1993 en verso. Housed and matted under glass in a silver gilt wood frame. Sight - 11 5/8" H x 18 1/8" W. Framed - 18 3/4" H x 25 1/4" W. Late 20th century.  Biography (courtesy Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985"): George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council and sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga; the Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor. Provenance: The collection of Dr. William Kendall Striker, Chattanooga, TN.

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      • George Cress Oil on Paper, Expressionist Landscape
        Jan. 25, 2020

        George Cress Oil on Paper, Expressionist Landscape

        Est: $500 - $700

        George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) oil on paper expressionist landscape painting depicting a valley with colorful hills and sky. Signed and dated "1964" lower right. Housed and matted under glass in a wooden frame. Sight - 15 3/8" H x 21 1/4" W. Framed  - 23 3/4" H x 28 3/4" W. Mid 20th century.  Biography (courtesy Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985"): George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council and sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga; the Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor.

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      • George Cress Oil on Paper Abstract Landscape
        Jan. 25, 2020

        George Cress Oil on Paper Abstract Landscape

        Est: $600 - $700

        George Cress (Tennessee, 1921-2008) impressionist oil on paper painting titled "Fountain of the Four Rivers-The Ganges". Signed "George Cress" and dated "1984" lower right. Housed in a gilt wood frame with linen matte. Paper label en verso with artist's name, title, medium, size and date en verso. Sight - 19 1/2" H x 25 3/4" W. Framed - 25" H x 32" W. 1984. Provenance: The collection of Dr. William Kendall Striker, Chattanooga, TN.

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      • George Cress, Trevi Fountain Fragment
        Jan. 25, 2020

        George Cress, Trevi Fountain Fragment

        Est: $500 - $550

        George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) acrylic on paper painting titled "Trevi Fountain Fragment;" expressionist view of flowing waters of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy rendered in shades of blue, purple, yellow, and white. Signed and dated "George. Cress 1984" lower right. Typed label with artist's name, titled, medium, dimension, and date en verso. Double matted and housed under glass in a molded gilt wood frame. Sight - 10 3/4" H x 12 7/8" W. Framed - 18 5/8" H x 20 1/8" W. 1984. Biography (courtesy Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985"): George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council and sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga; the Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor. Provenance: The collection of Dr. William Kendall Striker, Chattanooga, TN.

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      • George Cress O/C Abstract Still Life, Peonies
        Jan. 25, 2020

        George Cress O/C Abstract Still Life, Peonies

        Est: $1,400 - $1,600

        George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) abstract oil on canvas still life painting titled "Peonies" depicting flowers rendered in colors of blue, green, purple, and pink. Signed and dated "1980" lower right corner. Housed in a wooden frame with off white linen liner. Sight - 31 3/4" H x 35 1/2" W. Framed - 34 3/4" H x 38 3/4" W. Late 20th century.  Biography (courtesy Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985"): George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council and sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga; the Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor. Provenance: The collection of Dr. William Kendall Striker, Chattanooga, TN.

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      • George Cress O/C View of Chattanooga
        Jan. 25, 2020

        George Cress O/C View of Chattanooga

        Est: $1,400 - $1,600

        George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008), "River Patterns," oil on canvas expressionist view of the Chattanooga riverfront, with the Walnut Street Bridge spanning the Tennessee River and patches of atmospheric light reflected in the water. Signed and dated "George Cress 1958". Exhibition label en verso for the Mid-South Exhibition of Paintings, 1958, Brooks Memorial Art Gallery, Overton Park, Memphis, Tennessee. Housed in a light grey painted wooden frame. Sight - 30" H x 40" W. Framed - 37 7/8" H x 47 3/4" W. Mid 20th century. Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. Biography (courtesy Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985"): George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council and sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga; the Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor.

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      • George Ayers Cress (American, 1921-2008) 'From Lookout Mountain' Watercolor on Paper
        Sep. 15, 2019

        George Ayers Cress (American, 1921-2008) 'From Lookout Mountain' Watercolor on Paper

        Est: $300 - $500

        George Ayers Cress (American, 1921-2008) 'From Lookout Mountain' Watercolor on Paper Undated, signed lower right, depicting a landscape in a black wood frame Condition: Good, light dirt accumulation; yellowing to paper and mat; artwork loose in frame; repaired scratches to frame; not examined out of the frame Height: 9.50 inches, Width: 13.00 inches (sight) Frame Size: 15.00 inches by 18.00 inches Category: Fine Art > American Paintings Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Approximate Sale Time: 12:29 pm CST Links to High Resolution Images: Image #1 Image #2 Image #3

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      • George Cress, AL/TN, Abstract Still Life
        Jan. 26, 2019

        George Cress, AL/TN, Abstract Still Life

        Est: $1,200 - $1,400

        George Ayers Cress (Alabama/Tennessee, 1921-2008) oil on canvas abstract still life painting titled "Mirrored Still Life no. 3". Signed and dated "George Cress 1963", lower right. Exhibition paper label en verso. Housed in a taupe and cream painted wood frame. Sight - 28 1/2" H x 35" W. Framed - 34 1/4" H x 40" W. American, mid 20th century. Biography (courtesy Tennessee Historical Quarterly Vol. XLIV No. 2: "Landscape and Genre Painting in Tennessee 1810-1985"): George Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University, American University, and the University of Georgia, where he studied under fellow Southern contemporary artist Lamar Dodd. He was a central figure in Chattanooga's arts community and served as President of the Tennessee Arts Council and sat on the board of the Hunter Museum of Art. From 1951-1984 he was painter in residence at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga; the Cress Gallery of Art at UTC is named in his honor. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)

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