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Painter, b. 1881 - d. 1957

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  • GEORGE HENRY MELCHER, AMERICAN, CALIFORNIA 1881-1957, COTTAGE IN TOPANGA CANYON, CALIFORNIA - MELCHER'S CABIN, Oil on board, Sight: 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (21.6 x 29.2 cm.), Frame: 14 x 17 in. (35.6 x 43.2 cm.)
    Oct. 29, 2024

    GEORGE HENRY MELCHER, AMERICAN, CALIFORNIA 1881-1957, COTTAGE IN TOPANGA CANYON, CALIFORNIA - MELCHER'S CABIN, Oil on board, Sight: 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (21.6 x 29.2 cm.), Frame: 14 x 17 in. (35.6 x 43.2 cm.)

    Est: $600 - $800

    GEORGE HENRY MELCHER AMERICAN, CALIFORNIA, 1881-1957 COTTAGE IN TOPANGA CANYON, CALIFORNIA - MELCHER'S CABIN Oil on board Lower left signed: Melcher; verso inscribed: Melcher's Cabin in Topanga Canyon / California / by George Melcher Catalogue note: George Henry Melcher was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania. He began drawing at an early age and at 12 years old, began studying painting under a private teacher. At 15 he was selling cartoons to the New York Journal and New York World. After graduation from Germantown High School, he studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts under William Chase, Thomas Anshutz, and Hugh Henry Breckenridge; and at the Rose Valley School near Philadelphia. Due to ill health, he sought a milder climate, and in 1905 he moved to Los Angeles where he established a studio in the cupola of the Methodist Church. In 1907 he homesteaded 120 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains where he painted many canvases of the Topanga Canyon area. Source: Crocker Museum of Art, Sacramento (online)

    Potomack Company
  • GEORGE HENRY MELCHER CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE DESERT
    Mar. 24, 2024

    GEORGE HENRY MELCHER CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE DESERT

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    (American California 1881-1957) Bright attractive oil on masonite entitled 'Desert Near Palm Springs' according to label to verso. Signed 'George Henry Melcher' LR. SIZE: 16 x 24" overall 21 x 28". Housed in magnificent gilt & brown wood period frame. CONDITION: Very good overall, mild surface grime evident & a few staining spots in places. Colors remain strong, no visible touch ups or restorations. BIO: Melcher, a Master of early California Art, born & studied in Pennsylvania moved to Southern California where he painted landscapes in the Plein Aire tradition using real life surroundings. He became a highly esteemed artist and his works have been exhibited in California including L.A County Museum as well as in museums and galleries in Pennsylvania .

    Midnight Sun Antique Auction
  • George Henry Melcher (1881-1957) Road Up The Mountain 24 1/4 x 30 1/8in (61.6 x 76.5cm)
    Jul. 12, 2022

    George Henry Melcher (1881-1957) Road Up The Mountain 24 1/4 x 30 1/8in (61.6 x 76.5cm)

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    George Henry Melcher (1881-1957) Road Up The Mountain signed 'George Henry Melcher' (lower right) and signed again, titled and inscribed 'Topanga Calif.' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 24 1/4 x 30 1/8in (61.6 x 76.5cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • GEORGE HENRY MELCHER, American, 1881-1957, California landscape., Oil on board, 12" x 16". Framed 16.5" x 20.5".
    Sep. 26, 2015

    GEORGE HENRY MELCHER, American, 1881-1957, California landscape., Oil on board, 12" x 16". Framed 16.5" x 20.5".

    Est: $250 - $350

    GEORGE HENRY MELCHER American, 1881-1957 California landscape. Signed lower right "George Henry Melcher". Oil on board, 12" x 16". Framed 16.5" x 20.5".

    Eldred's
  • George H. Melcher (1881-1957 Santa Monica, CA)
    Apr. 29, 2014

    George H. Melcher (1881-1957 Santa Monica, CA)

    Est: $600 - $800

    ''Indian Camp'', signed lower left: Melcher, titled on the board verso, oil on board, 11'' H x 14'' W, est: $600/800.

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Melcher, California Landscape, O/C
    Feb. 10, 2013

    Melcher, California Landscape, O/C

    Est: $600 - $800

    George Henry Melcher (American 1881-1957), California landscape, oil on canvas, signed lower right, 12"h x 16"w (view), 16 3/4"h x 20 1/2"w (frame).

    Kaminski Auctions
  • GEORGE HENRY MELCHER (American, 1881-1957) CALIFORNIA HILLS.
    Aug. 21, 2012

    GEORGE HENRY MELCHER (American, 1881-1957) CALIFORNIA HILLS.

    Est: $600 - $800

    Oil on board summer scene shows a green & yellow hillside with foreground trees. Signed lower right. Housed in an antique gold molded wood frame. SIZE: 12" x 16". CONDITION: Very good. 9-23058

    James D. Julia
  • GEORGE HENRY MELCHER (American, 1881-1957) CALIFORNIA HILLS.
    Feb. 02, 2012

    GEORGE HENRY MELCHER (American, 1881-1957) CALIFORNIA HILLS.

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Oil on board summer scene shows a green & yellow hillside with foreground trees. Signed lower right. Housed in an antique gold molded wood frame. SIZE: 12" x 16". CONDITION: Very good. 9-23058

    James D. Julia
  • GEORGE HENRY MELCHER (American, 1881-1957) CALIFORNIA HILLS.
    Aug. 24, 2011

    GEORGE HENRY MELCHER (American, 1881-1957) CALIFORNIA HILLS.

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Oil on board summer scene shows a green & yellow hillside with foreground trees. Signed lower right. Housed in an antique gold molded wood frame. SIZE: 12" x 16". CONDITION: Very good. 9-23058

    James D. Julia
  • Painting, George Henry Melcher, Topango Canyon
    Feb. 06, 2011

    Painting, George Henry Melcher, Topango Canyon

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Framed oil on canvas (on mansonite), Sunset Over Topango Canyon, by George Henry Melcher (Californian, 1881-1957), signed ''George Henry Melcher'' lower right, sight: 24''h x 30''w, overall: 27.75''h x 33.75''w. Note: Accompanied by original period frame

    Clars Auctions
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