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EDWARD EMERSON SIMMONS (American, 1852-1931)

PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG BOY PLAYING MARBLES. Oil on canvas depicts a young boy with bowler hat and tattered clothing wearing clogs. He is looking down at the marbles on the ground in front of him. The whole in a somber, monochrome setting. Signed upper left corner in red and housed in a simple oak frame with gray wash. SIZE: 23" h x 13". Overall 30 1/2" x 20 1/2". CONDITION: painting appears to have been cleaned and varnished at some point. (05-430/TG). $15,000-20,000)

Edward Emerson Simmons (!852-1931): Liza Alona America

oil on canvas; signed upper left

Edward Emerson Simmons (American, 1852-1931) Une Paysanne 21 x 15 1/4in (53.3 x 38.7cm)

Edward Emerson Simmons (American, 1852-1931) Une Paysanne signed, inscribed and dated 'Edward E. Simmons / Concarneau. 1882.' (lower left); signed and dated 'Edward E. Simmons 1882 (on the stretcher bar); and signed, inscribed and dated 'Edward E. Simmons / Concarneau / 1882. / Louise.' (on the verso) oil on canvas 21 x 15 1/4in (53.3 x 38.7cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

Edward Emerson Simmons, Early Moonrise over St. Ives Bay

Edward Emerson Simmons Early Moonrise over St. Ives Bay 1888 oil on canvas 59.25 h × 30 w in (150 × 76 cm) Signed and dated to lower left 'E.E. Simmons 1888'. Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Rago upon request. Rago strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@ragoarts.com to request a condition report.

EDWARD EMERSON SIMMONS (MA/NY/FR,1852-1931)

Study Bust Portrait of a Young Lady, oil on board, signed lower left, circa 1880s, in a gold molded frame, OS: 12" x 9", SS: 8" x 5". Good condition.

Edward Emerson Simmons (1852-1931) Une Paysanne 21 x 15 1/4in (53.3 x 38.7cm) (Painted in 1882.)

Edward Emerson Simmons (1852-1931) Une Paysanne signed, inscribed and dated 'Edward E. Simmons / Concarneau. 1882.' (lower left) and signed and dated again (on the stretcher) and signed again, inscribed 'Concarneau' and 'Louise.' and dated again (on the reverse) oil on canvas 21 x 15 1/4in (53.3 x 38.7cm) Painted in 1882. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

Edward Emerson Simmons (American, 1852-1931)

Edward Emerson Simmons (American, 1852-1931) , "Hattiesburg, Miss", 1920, oil on canvas board, signed and dated lower left, signed, titled and dated en verso, inscribed on backing board, 12 in. x 16 in., framed. Note: Edward Emerson Simmons was born in Concord, Massachusetts, and was distantly related to prominent writer Ralph Waldo Emerson. After winning an award at the Académie Julian in Paris in 1881, he lived in Concarneau, working in the style of the Impressionists and winning an honorable mention at the Paris Salon of 1882. Simmons returned to America in 1891 to complete a commission for a pair of stained-glass windows for Harvard’s Memorial Hall. He then decided to devote himself to mural painting, preferring the public aspect of it over easel painting for its greater exposure, impact and permanence. Over the next two decades, he received commissions for projects in important new buildings across the United States. In 1898, Simmons joined The Ten American Painters on invitation from his friend and fellow member, Childe Hassam. Like other members of the group, Simmons painted in an Impressionist style often plein-air landscapes, urban views and interior genre scenes. However, he exhibited only rarely with The Ten, preferring to paint murals. As a result, his paintings, many depicting his frequent travels throughout Europe and the United States, are rare discoveries today. The late riverscape offered here of Hattiesburg, Mississippi bears the hallmarks of a mature and skilled Impressionist with its visible brushstrokes, reflection of sunlight on the water and perfectly captured feeling of humid southern air.

EDWARD EMERSON SIMMONS, Massachusetts/New York/France, 1852-1931, "Sardine Fishing"., Pen and ink on paper, 6.5" x 5.5" sight. Frame...

EDWARD EMERSON SIMMONS Massachusetts/New York/France, 1852-1931 "Sardine Fishing". Titled and signed lower right "E.E. Simmons". Pen and ink on paper, 6.5" x 5.5" sight. Framed 12" x 11".

EDWARD E. SIMMONS (Attributed), American (1852-1931), Young Peasant Boy in France, oil on canvas, unsigned, 18 x 13 inches

EDWARD E. SIMMONS (Attributed) American (1852-1931) Young Peasant Boy in France oil on canvas, unsigned 18 x 13 inches Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts. Other Notes: Tags: oil paintings, listed artist, 19th century, 20th century

Edward Emerson Simmons American, 1852-1931 St. Ives, 1896

Edward Emerson Simmons American, 1852-1931 St. Ives, 1896 Signed Edward Simmons, dated 1896, and inscribed as titled (ll) Oil on canvas 21 1/2 x 29 3/8 inches (54.6 x 74.6 cm) C 

Edward Emerson Simmons (American, 1852-1932) - Le printemps

Edward Emerson Simmons (American, 1852-1932) Le printemps oil on canvas 57 ¾ x 38 ¼ in. (146.7 x 97.2 cm.)

Edward Emerson Simmons (American, 1852-1931) Wild Flowers sight 11 1/2 x

Edward Emerson Simmons (American, 1852-1931) Wild Flowers sight 11 1/2 x 15in (29.2 x 38.1cm)

EDWARD EMERSON SIMMONS, 1852 - 1931 | Landscape

signed 'Edward Simmons' and dated '1927' (on the backing board) oil on canvas

Edward Emerson Simmons American, 1852-1931 Shoreside Fog and Head of a Breton Woman: A Double-sided Work

Edward Emerson Simmons American, 1852-1931 Shoreside Fog and Head of a Breton Woman: A Double-sided Work Oil on canvas 12 x 10 inches C 

Edward Emerson Simmons American, 1852-1931 Dawn

Edward Emerson Simmons American, 1852-1931 Dawn Oil on canvas 6 1/8 x 8 7/8 inches Provenance: Acquired from the artist's son C 

Edward Emerson Simmons (American, 1852-1931) 'Sarah and Marjory'

Edward Emerson Simmons (American, 1852-1931) 'Sarah and Marjory' signed and dated 'Edward E. Simmons/1890.' (lower left); signed, inscribed and dated 'Sarah + Marjory./St. Ives Cornwall./June 1890./Edward E. Simmons.' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 65.5 x 50cm (25 13/16 x 19 11/16in). Footnotes Provenance Private collection, Cambridge, Massachusetts (possibly acquired directly from the artist). Thence by family descent. Edward Emerson Simmons was born in 1852 in Concord, Massachusetts. After completing a Bachelor of Arts at Harvard he ventured to Europe, where he studied at the prestigious Académie Julian. He excelled under the tutelage of Lefebvre and Boulanger, winning an award at the Académie in 1881 and receiving an honourable mention for his 1882 entry at the Paris Salon. Simmons spent time in Concarneau, an idyllic location for pleinairists looking to explore maritime subjects and peasant life genre scenes. He was particularly inspired by Jules Bastien-Lepage, who explored themes of young working class subjects in local settings. In Concarneau he became acquainted with artists who had similar interests and he soon visited St. Ives in Cornwall. Simmons, captivated by the colony on the northern coast of England, returned in the summer of 1886 to settle with his wife Vesta Simmons (née Schallenberger). Encouraging a number of other American artists to join them, he cemented St. Ives' status as an international melting-pot of artists. The present lot was executed in June of 1890 in St. Ives. Simmons has depicted an intimate scene: two young girls - Mary and Marjory - are absorbed in reading an illustrated book. Their bowed heads and inward gaze isolates them from the viewer as they enjoy a moment of closeness and tenderness. A plain background and the simple dress of the girls implies that the sitters are of modest means, possibly fishermen's daughters. The present lot was in the possession of a family acquainted with the artist in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

LANDSCAPE BY EDWARD EMERSON SIMMONS (AMERICAN, 1852-1931).

LANDSCAPE BY EDWARD EMERSON SIMMONS (AMERICAN, 1852-1931). Oil on canvas. Signed lower left and signed and dated verso "Edward Simmons 1901." Partial label verso affixed to stretcher bar. Tonalist view of trees reflecting in a body of water silhouetted against a sunset sky. 38.5"h. 55.25"w., framed 46"h. 63.5"w.

EDWARD EMERSON SIMMONS, attribué (Concord Massachusetts 1852-1931 Baltimore) Les marais salants, ca.1885-1890

EDWARD EMERSON SIMMONS, attribué (Concord Massachusetts 1852-1931 Baltimore) Les marais salants, ca.1885-1890 Huile sur toile Signé Edward S. Simmons en bas à droite avec une ancienne étiquette collée portant un chiffre débutant par 21 Usures dans le ciel Dimensions : 65 x 80 cm

EDWARD SIMMONS (American 1852-1931) A DRAWING, "Portrait of Alice Ralston Morton,"

EDWARD SIMMONS (American 1852-1931) A DRAWING, "Portrait of Alice Ralston Morton," pencil on paper, signed and dated 1902 U/L. 6 5/8" x 4 5/8".

EDWARD EMERSON SIMMONS (American, 1852-1931) Our Back Y

EDWARD EMERSON SIMMONS (American, 1852-1931) Our Back Yard When I was Young, 1919 Oil on canvasboard 12 x 16 inches (30.5 x 40.6 cm) Signed and dated lower right: Edward Simmons / 1919 Signed, dated, and titled verso: Our Back Yard When I was Young / August 1919 / Edward Simmons FROM THE JEAN AND GRAHAM DEVOE WILLIFORD CHARITABLE TRUST

EDWARD SIMMONS (American 1852-1931) A DRAWING, "Portrait of Alice Ralston Morton,"

EDWARD SIMMONS (American 1852-1931) A DRAWING, "Portrait of Alice Ralston Morton," pencil on paper, signed and dated 1902 U/L. 6 5/8" x 4 5/8". Framed.

EDWARD SIMMONS (American 1852-1931) A DRAWING, "Portrait of Alice Ralston Morton,"

EDWARD SIMMONS (American 1852-1931) A DRAWING, "Portrait of Alice Ralston Morton," pencil on paper, signed and dated 1902 U/L. 6 5/8" x 4 5/8". Framed.

EDWARD SIMMONS (American 1852-1931) A DRAWING, "Portrait of Alice Ralston Morton,"

EDWARD SIMMONS (American 1852-1931) A DRAWING, "Portrait of Alice Ralston Morton," pencil on paper, signed and dated 1902 U/L. 6 5/8" x 4 5/8". Framed.

Attributed to Edward Emerson Simmons (American, 1852-1931) Woman sewing at a window 20 x 16in

Attributed to Edward Emerson Simmons (American, 1852-1931) Woman sewing at a window 20 x 16in

Edward Emerson Simmons, (American, 1852-1931), Porta Rico, 1930

Edward Emerson Simmons (American, 1852-1931) Porta Rico, 1930 oil on canvas signed Edward Simmons and dated (lower left); signed, titled and dated (verso) 25 x 30 inches.

Edward Emerson Simmons (American, 1852-1931), Heather in Bloom, Signed "Edward E. Simmons" l.r., inscribed "Mrs. C.B. Tooker..." in pen

Edward Emerson Simmons (American, 1852-1931) Heather in Bloom Signed "Edward E. Simmons" l.r., inscribed "Mrs. C.B. Tooker..." in pencil on the reverse. Watercolor on Whatman's illustration board, 13 11/16 x 21 1/8 in. (34.8 x 53.7 cm), framed. Condition: Taped verso to backing mat, very minor foxing.

EDWARD SIMMONS LANDSCAPE PAINTING ''STORMY DAY''

SIMMONS, Edward Emerson, (American, 1852-1931): ''Stormy Day'', Oil/Canvasboard, 16'' x 20'', signed lower right, titled in pencil verso, encased in painted and carved frame with wear 23 1/4'' x 27 1/4''.

EDWARD SIMMONS, (American, 1852-1931), THE REFLECTION, oil on canvas;, 24 x 24 inches

EDWARD SIMMONS (American, 1852-1931) THE REFLECTION oil on canvas; signed and dated Edward Simmons 1915, l.r.; 24 x 24 inches Exhibitions: M. Knoedler & Co., New York. "Exhibition of Paintings by The Ten", March 6-18, 1916. Item #20.

Edward Emerson Simmons American, 1852-1931 New York Ferry

Edward Emerson Simmons American, 1852-1931 New York Ferry Oil on canvasboard 12 x 16 inches C 

500Attributed to Edward Emerson Simmons (American, 1852-1931), Shipping Off the Mumbles, Oil on Canvas,

500Attributed to Edward Emerson Simmons (American, 1852-1931), Shipping Off the Mumbles, Oil on Canvas, Signed Lower Left "E.S. 95" Note Condition: Canvas revarnished. h:24 w:42.25 in.

Edward Emerson Simmons

Coast of Nantucket

Edward Emerson Simmons (American, 1852-1931),

Edward Emerson Simmons (American, 1852-1931), "Hattiesburg, Mississippi", oil on canvas board, signed, titled and dated "1920" lower right and en verso, 12 in. x 16 in., in an Arts and Crafts gilt frame.

Edward Emerson Simmons, (American, 1852-1931), Porta Rico, 1930

Edward Emerson Simmons (American, 1852-1931) Porta Rico, 1930 oil on canvas signed and dated 1930 (lower left), signed titled and dated (verso) 25 x 30 inches.

Fanciful Kingdom

Edward Simmons (1852-1932) Fanciful Kingdom signed and dated indistinctly (lower left) oil on canvas 44¼ x 30 in. (112.4 x 76.2 cm.)

Edward Emerson Simmons American, 1852-1931 NEW YORK FERRY

Edward Emerson Simmons American, 1852-1931 NEW YORK FERRY Oil on canvas mounted on board 11 7/8 x 16 inches Estimate $2,000-3,000 Frame rubbing. Not yet examined under black light.

EDWARD EMERSON SIMMONS

1852-1932 PORTRAIT OF A SCHOOLBOY measurements 38 by 28 in. alternate measurements 96.5 by 71 cm signed Edward Emerson Simmons lower right and dated 1916 oil on canvas, unframed PROVENANCE Sotheby's, New York, February 1, 1990, lot 137

Edward Emerson Simmons

1852-1931 EUROPA AND THE BULL Signed Simmons on the stretcher, atelier label affixed to the surface of the painting (lr) Oil on canvas 12 3/4 x 16 inches Unframed

Edward Simmons (1852-1932)

Contemplation (Portrait of Mrs. Fisher) signed and dated 'Edward Simmons/1913.' (center left)--signed and dated again and inscribed 'To William Edgar Fisher/from his devoted friend Edward Simmons/January 1913' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 36 x 24 in. (91.4 x 61 cm.)

EDWARD EMERSON SIMMONS American (1852-1931)

Coastal View oil on panel, 10 1/4 x 14, signed lower left and dated 1897.

Edward Emerson Simmons (American, 1852-1931)

On the River, New York/A Sketch Incised signature "Edward Simmons" l.r., incised inscription "NY" l.l. Oil on canvasboard, 12 x 16 in. (30.2 x 40.6 cm), framed. Condition: Retouch.

Edward Emerson Simmons

1852-1931 SEPTEMBER AFTERNOON, 1891 Signed, dated and inscribed on the reverse Edward E. Simmons/Sept. 1891/afternoon/To J.B.T./3 seances - cadmium Oil on canvas 22 1/8 x 14 inches

Edward Emerson Simmons (American, 1852-1931)

The Spanish Town Signed and dated "Edward E. Simmons 1884" l.r., labels from Graham Gallery, New York and Vose Galleries, Boston, on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 21 1/2 x 13 1/4 in. (54.5 x 33.7 cm), framed. Condition: Lined, restretched, retouched.

Edward Emerson Simmons (American, 1852-1931), On the River, New York/A Sketch, Incised signature ""Edward Simmons"" l.r., incised inscr

Edward Emerson Simmons Am. 1852-1931 Young Woman Concarneati Signed "Edward Simmons" l.l and again u.l.; also inscribed "Ed- ward E. Simmons Concarneau 1885" and "Fine murie" both verso Original frame Oil on canvas 36.5 x 25.5in. 92.7 x 64.8 cm

Edward Emerson Simmons Am. 1852-1931 Young Woman Concarneati Signed "Edward Simmons" l.l and again u.l.; also inscribed "Ed- ward E. Simmons Concarneau 1885" and "Fine murie" both verso Original frame Oil on canvas 36.5 x 25.5in. 92.7 x 64.8 cm Provenance By descent ( details available on request) E60 000-90 000

Edward Emerson Simmons (American, 1852-1931), Coastal Scene, Signed and dated ""Edward Simmons 1892"" l.l., Condition: Lined, scattered

Edward Simmons (American, 1852-1931) Afternoon Wind Signed and dated "Edward Simmons 1903" l.l. Oil on canvas, 20 x 40 in. (51 x 101.6 cm), framed. Condition: Lined, minor scattered retouch, craquelure.

EDWARD EMERSON SIMMONS (1852-1931)Mending Nets, Brittanysigned E. E.

Simmons and dated 82, l.r. - - oil on canvas18 x 24 1/8 in. (46 x 61.3 cm.)PROVENANCESan Francisco, Butterfield and Butterfield (Sale: October 8, 1980, lot 136)EXHIBITEDPittsburgh, Museum of Art, Carnegie Institute, Directions in American Painting 1875-1925, June-Aug. 1982, pp. 80-81, illus. as Figures on a Beach (this exhibition travelled to various locations, 1982-1987)Youngstown, Youngstown State University, The John J. McDonough Museum of Art, Inaugural Exhibition, Oct. 1991-May 1992m p. 29After graduating from Harvard in 1874, Simmons went on to study art at the Boston Museum School and later in Paris at the Academie Julian. By 1881, Simmons settled in Concarneau on the coast of Brittany where he became a leader of an artist colony that included the marine painter Alexander Harrison. Throughout the 1880s, Simmons painted primarily fishermen and peasants local to the coast of Brittany. The present picture depicts a subject typical from this period, illustrating a group of fishermen mending their nets along the coast at the end of day.

EDWARD EMERSON SIMMONS (1852-1931)

COMMUNION DAY signed " E.E. Simmons " and dated " 1883, " l.l. - - signed " Edward E. Simmons " and dated " Concarneau, April 1883 " on the reverse - - oil on canvas 16 1/2 x 11 in. (42 x 28 cm.) PROVENANCE Doll and Richards, Boston.