Earl Edward Sanborn Sold at Auction Prices

EARL EDWARD SANBORN (Massachusetts/New Hampshire, 1890-1937), Illustration with figures., Watercolor and gouache on paper, 8.5" x 11.5" sight. Framed 11" x 14".

EARL EDWARD SANBORN Massachusetts/New Hampshire, 1890-1937 Illustration with figures. Signed lower left "E.E. Sanborn".

Important Gothic Revival Stained Glass, E. Sanborn

Earl Edward Sanborn (American (New Hampshire/ Massachusetts), 1890-1937). "Magi", painted and stained glass, signed to glass on lower right quadrant "By Earl Sanborn" (loss to paint beside 'Earl' likely once listed the name 'Edward'). A large Gothic Revival stained and painted glass roundel with elaborate lead fretwork and depicting the three Magi or wise men from the Biblical Creation Story, each man crowned and standing at full length holding his traditionally attributed offering, with two younger figures to background at left and right, the roundel encased in ebonized wood square frame. Overall approximately 40" square. Glass roundel approximate diameter 34". Provenance: acquired by the Estate of Dr. Woody Cobbs and Mrs. Honor Cobbs, Atlanta, Georgia in a private sale in the Boston area, purportedly from the Private Collection of Paul McCobb, on March 11, 2000. Note: Sanborn is known best for his stained glass works installed at the Washington National Cathedral and the Bapst Library and Burns LIbrary of Boston College, both enormous projects bearing hundreds of biblical figures created in Gothic Medieval style in various scenes. While some watercolor and pastel works by the artist have been encountered on the auction market, another example of the artist's stained glass being sold at auction has not been found.

Edward Sanborn (Vt. mid 20th century)

Lot (2) pieces by Edward Sanborn (Vt. mid 20th century), including litho, farmscape. Pencil signed LRC. Glass broken. Sight 10" x 12", litho train depot (sight 10" x 12 1/2").

EARL EDWARD SANBORN (American, 1890-1936) "TENANTS HARBOR GREY DAY".

Fine oil on board Maine coastal scene shows a calm harbor with lone sailboat, light blue water and small village on the far bank. All is seen under a light blue sky. Original label on reverse with title and signature. Signed lower left "E E Sanborn". Housed in a fine carved and gilt frame with wide carved liner having gilt wood title and artist plaque. SIZE: 12" x 14-1/2". CONDITION: Could use a cleaning, otherwise very good. 9-99104

Earl Edward Sanborn (American, 1890-1936) Tenants Harbor, Grey Day Signed "E.E. Sanborn...

Earl Edward Sanborn (American, 1890-1936) Tenants Harbor, Grey Day Signed "E.E. Sanborn" l.l., identified on a label affixed to the reverse. Oil on board, 12 x 14 1/2 in. (30.5 x 36.8 cm), framed. Condition: Support slightly warped, retouch, foxing, heavy soiling/surface grime.

Earl Edward Sanborn (American, 1890-1937) In Full Bloom Signed and dated "Earl Edward Sanborn 1920" l.l. Watercolor and gouache on paper, sight size 15 x 20 in. (38 x 50.7 cm), framed. Condition: Subtle toning, not examined out of frame.