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Painter, b. 1854 - d. 1922

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  • Ralph W. Curtis (1854-1922) London Docks, 1906, Oil on wood panel, 9 1/2 x 14", 17 x 21" framed
    Mar. 01, 2025

    Ralph W. Curtis (1854-1922) London Docks, 1906, Oil on wood panel, 9 1/2 x 14", 17 x 21" framed

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Ralph W. Curtis (1854-1922) London Docks, 1906, Oil on wood panel, 9 1/2 x 14", 17 x 21" framed

    Bakker Auctions
  • Curtis, Portrait of a French Soldier, W/C
    Feb. 08, 2015

    Curtis, Portrait of a French Soldier, W/C

    Est: $600 - $900

    Ralph Wormeley Curtis (American, 1854-1922), portrait of a French Foreign Legion soldier at Versailles during the Franco-Prussian War, watercolor, signed and dated lower right, inscribed verso "RW Curtis Versailles Aug 18th, 1870," 12" h x 8 1/2" w. Provenance: From a Massachusetts collector.

    Kaminski Auctions
  • Ralph W. Curtis o/b Still Life
    Jul. 19, 2014

    Ralph W. Curtis o/b Still Life

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    Impressionist oil on wood panel still life of jumbled table objects, attr. Ralph Wormeley Curtis (American, 1854-1922). Unsigned with name plate attached to lower central frame. Hirschl & Adler Galleries Inc. label en verso (#APG 1412OD.05) with remnants of other, earlier label. Later giltwood frame with linen liner. 5-1/2" x 9" sight, 11" x 14-1/4" framed. Provenance: private Nashville collection. Biography (courtesy AskArt: The Artists' Bluebook) - Ralph Wormelely Curtis was raised in a wealthy Boston family and studied at the Academie Julian in Paris under Gustave Boulanger and Jules-Joseph Lefebvre. His parents owned the Palazzo Barbaro on Venice's Grand Canal, which became a meeting place for artists including Henry James and Isabella Stewart Gardner. Curtis was also close to John Singer Sargent, who was a distant cousin; the pair traveled to Holland to paint together in 1880. Between 1881 and 1893, Curtis exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon.

    Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
  • RALPH WORMSLEY CURTIS (American, 1854-1922) PORTRAIT OF A ZOUAVE SOLDIER
    Aug. 20, 2013

    RALPH WORMSLEY CURTIS (American, 1854-1922) PORTRAIT OF A ZOUAVE SOLDIER

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Watercolor Housed in a thin molded wood frame Signed "R.W. Curtis 70", lower right Inscribed on verso "R.W. Curtis August 15, 1870, Versailles". An important time in the defense of Paris during the Franco-Prussian War SIZE: Sight: 12" x 8-1/2". Overall: 13-1/4" x 9-1/2" CONDITION: Some foxing and toning 9-29638

    James D. Julia
  • Attributed to Ralph Wormley Curtis (1854-1922), COQUETRY (A COUNTRY GIRL), Oil on braced panel; strengthened indistinct signature upper right, titled and numbered No. 750 to old label verso, 17.5" x 13.25" - 44.5 x 33.7 cm.
    Jun. 15, 2010

    Attributed to Ralph Wormley Curtis (1854-1922), COQUETRY (A COUNTRY GIRL), Oil on braced panel; strengthened indistinct signature upper right, titled and numbered No. 750 to old label verso, 17.5" x 13.25" - 44.5 x 33.7 cm.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Attributed to Ralph Wormley Curtis (1854-1922), AmericanCOQUETRY (A COUNTRY GIRL); Oil on braced panel; strengthened indistinct signature upper right, titled and numbered No. 750 to old label verso17.5" x 13.25" - 44.5 x 33.7 cm.Provenance: With The Art Gallery of Toronto, Grange Park, in December 1956 while owned by Mrs. A. J. Wilinski, Toronto;Garfield Galleries, Toronto

    Waddington's
  • Attributed to Ralph Wormley Curtis (1854-1922), COQUETRY (A COUNTRY GIRL), Oil on braced panel; strengthened indistinct signature upper right, titled and numbered No. 750 to old label verso, 17.5" x 13.25" - 44.5 x 33.7 cm.
    Dec. 08, 2009

    Attributed to Ralph Wormley Curtis (1854-1922), COQUETRY (A COUNTRY GIRL), Oil on braced panel; strengthened indistinct signature upper right, titled and numbered No. 750 to old label verso, 17.5" x 13.25" - 44.5 x 33.7 cm.

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Attributed to Ralph Wormley Curtis (1854-1922), American COQUETRY (A COUNTRY GIRL); Oil on braced panel; strengthened indistinct signature upper right, titled and numbered No. 750 to old label verso 17.5" x 13.25" - 44.5 x 33.7 cm. Provenance: With The Art Gallery of Toronto, Grange Park, in December 1956 while owned by Mrs. A. J. Wilinski, Toronto; Garfield Galleries, Toronto

    Waddington's
  • Ralph Wormeley Curtis American, 1854-1922 Lavandera in Granada, circa 1888
    Nov. 19, 2009

    Ralph Wormeley Curtis American, 1854-1922 Lavandera in Granada, circa 1888

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Ralph Wormeley Curtis American, 1854-1922 Lavandera in Granada, circa 1888 Inscribed Granada (lr) Watercolor on paper 14 x 10 inches Provenance: By descent in the artist's family to Lisa Curtis de Beaumont Private collection, 1996 Exhibited: New York and New Britain, Connecticut, Hollis Taggart Galleries and The New Britain Museum of American Art, Espana: American Artists and the Spanish Experience, Nov. 12, 1998-Jan. 16, 1999 and Jan. 30-Apr. 4, 1999, respectively

    DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • RALPH WORMELEY CURTIS (American, 1854-1922) A
    Nov. 12, 2009

    RALPH WORMELEY CURTIS (American, 1854-1922) A

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    RALPH WORMELEY CURTIS (American, 1854-1922) A Street in Hyderabad, Deccan, India Watercolor and graphite on paper 12-1/2 x 18-3/4 inches (31.8 x 47.6 cm) Titled verso: A Street in Hyderabad / Deccan / India

    Heritage Auctions
  • RALPH W. CURTIS (AMERICAN 1854-1922). IN A
    Oct. 28, 2007

    RALPH W. CURTIS (AMERICAN 1854-1922). IN A

    Est: -

    RALPH W. CURTIS (AMERICAN 1854-1922). IN A CLASSICAL GARDEN. Oil on canvas, 25 ½ x 21 ½ inches. Signed "Curtis" l.l.

    Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
  • RALPH WORMSLEY CURTIS 1854-1922
    Mar. 08, 2007

    RALPH WORMSLEY CURTIS 1854-1922

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION THE GARDEN measurements 33 1/4 by 35 1/4 in. alternate measurements 84.5 by 89.5 cm. signed R. Curtis and dated 84, l.l. oil on canvas Condition Note: Lined canvas. Craquelure on the red shawl and some on the woman's face; otherwise, surface is in good condition, with clean varnish. Under UV light: only a few touch-ups on the shawl. We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE. PROVENANCE Berry Hill Galleries, New York

    Sotheby's
  • Ralph Wormsley Curtis (1854-1922)
    Mar. 07, 2006

    Ralph Wormsley Curtis (1854-1922)

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Cigarreras in Seville signed and inscribed 'R. Curtis Sevilla' (lower left) watercolor on paper 19 1/4 x 14 in. (48.9 x 35.6 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Ralph Wormsley Curtis (American, 1854-1922)
    Nov. 29, 2005

    Ralph Wormsley Curtis (American, 1854-1922)

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Cigarreras in Seville signed and inscribed 'R. Curtis Sevilla' (lower left) watercolor on paper 19 1/4 x 14 in. (48.9 x 35.6 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Ralph Wormeley Curtis (1854-1922)
    May. 18, 2004

    Ralph Wormeley Curtis (1854-1922)

    Est: $12,000 - $18,000

    White Lotus watercolor and pencil on paper 20 x 14 in. (50.8 x 35.6 cm.) Executed circa 1890-1900.

    Christie's
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