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b. 1920 - d. 2000

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  • HILDA SHAPIRO THORPE, AMERICAN, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 1920-2000, UNTITLED, Pastel on paper, Sheet: 22 x 29 1/2 in. (55.9 x 74.9 cm.); Frame: 29 5/8 x 36 3/8 in. (75.2 x 92.4 cm.)
    Apr. 29, 2025

    HILDA SHAPIRO THORPE, AMERICAN, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 1920-2000, UNTITLED, Pastel on paper, Sheet: 22 x 29 1/2 in. (55.9 x 74.9 cm.); Frame: 29 5/8 x 36 3/8 in. (75.2 x 92.4 cm.)

    Est: $500 - $700

    HILDA SHAPIRO THORPE AMERICAN, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA, 1920-2000 UNTITLED Pastel on paper Lower right signed: Hilda Thorpe Catalogue note: Born in Baltimore, Hilda Shapiro Thorpe moved to Alexandria, Virginia in 1940. Her career began in 1955, when Thorpe, then a mother-of-three in her mid-thirties, enrolled in America University's art program. Thorpe found success in painting and sculpture, exhibiting her work locally at the Corcoran Gallery of Fine Art and the Watkins Gallery. Her career emerged alongside Washington Color School artists like Thomas Downing, Kenneth Noland, Gene Davis and Sam Gilliam. In 1971, she joined the sculpture faculty of her alma mater, American University. She continued to exhibit at the Corcoran Gallery, as well as the National Collection of Fine Arts, the Baltimore Museum and the Phillips Collection, among others. Thorpe passed away in 2000. Her work is represented in the collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Phillips Collection and American University, among others.

    Potomack Company
  • HILDA SHAPIRO THORPE, AMERICAN 1920-2000, MONTPELIER MORNING, 1995, Oil on canvas, 64 x 54 in. (162.56 x 137.16 cm.), Frame: 65 x 55 in. (165.10 x 139.70 cm.)
    Nov. 17, 2022

    HILDA SHAPIRO THORPE, AMERICAN 1920-2000, MONTPELIER MORNING, 1995, Oil on canvas, 64 x 54 in. (162.56 x 137.16 cm.), Frame: 65 x 55 in. (165.10 x 139.70 cm.)

    Est: $400 - $600

    HILDA SHAPIRO THORPE AMERICAN, 1920-2000 MONTPELIER MORNING, 1995 Oil on canvas Verso titled, signed and dated: "MONTPELIER MORNING" / Hilda Thorpe '95 Note: Born in Baltimore, Hilda Shapiro Thorpe moved to Alexandria, VA in 1940. Her career began in 1955, when Thorpe enrolled in America University's art program as a mother of three in her mid-thirties. Thorpe found success in painting and sculpture, exhibiting her work locally at the Corcoran Gallery of Fine Art and the Watkins Gallery. Her career emerged alongside Washington Color School artists like Thomas Downing, Kenneth Noland, Gene Davis and Sam Gilliam. In 1971, she joined the sculpture faculty of her alma mater, American University. She continued to exhibit at the Corcoran Gallery, as well as the National Collection of Fine Arts, the Baltimore Museum and the Phillips Collection, among others. Thorpe passed away in 2000. Her work is represented in the collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Phillips Collection and American University, among others.

    Potomack Company
  • HILDA THORPE. SERIGRAPH. 1976. SIGNED.
    Jun. 02, 2022

    HILDA THORPE. SERIGRAPH. 1976. SIGNED.

    Est: $200 - $300

    Thorpe, Hilda (American 1920 - 2000). Untitled. Serigraph in colors. Signed and dated in pencil, l.r. Sheet: 23" x 26 3/4" Condition: Near fine.

    Quinn's Auction Galleries
  • Hilda Thorpe. Serigraph. 1976. Signed.
    Nov. 16, 2019

    Hilda Thorpe. Serigraph. 1976. Signed.

    Est: $100 - $200

    Thorpe, Hilda (American, 1920-2000). Untitled [color block]. 1976. Serigraph in colors. Signed and dated in pencil, l.r. Sheet: 23" x 26 3/4". Provenance Consigned by the printer who was one of Thorpe's collaborators. Condition Near fine.

    Quinn's Auction Galleries
  • Hilda Shapiro Thorpe O/C.
    Jun. 09, 2018

    Hilda Shapiro Thorpe O/C.

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Thorpe, Hilda Shapiro (American, 1920-2000), O/C in pastel colors. Washington Color School. 60" x 50" (canvas), 61 1/4" x 51 1/4" (framed).

    Quinn's Auction Galleries
  • HILDA THORPE ABSTRACT PAPER WALL SCULPTURE
    Mar. 11, 2017

    HILDA THORPE ABSTRACT PAPER WALL SCULPTURE

    Est: $200 - $400

    Cased modern wall sculpture, Abstract Handmade Paper, signed HT in a circle (Hilda Shapiro Thorpe, American, 1920–2000), fractures to plexi case, cased: 24.25"h, 29.25"w, 11"d, 15.75lbs Start Price: $100.00

    Austin Auction Gallery
  • Hilda Thorpe, Abstraction, 1975.
    Sep. 12, 2015

    Hilda Thorpe, Abstraction, 1975.

    Est: $300 - $500

    Thorpe, Hilda Shapiro (United States, 1920-2000). 1975. Oil pastel on paper. Abstraction in horizontal and vertical lines. Signed and dated l.r. Framed under glass: 30 1/4" x 22 1/4".Condition: Small tack holes in corners.

    Quinn's Auction Galleries
  • Group of 2 Hilda Thorpe abstract sculptures.
    Sep. 12, 2015

    Group of 2 Hilda Thorpe abstract sculptures.

    Est: $200 - $400

    Thorpe, Hilda Shapiro (Washington, DC, 1920-2000). 2nd half 20th century. ++ Abstract sculpture of folded and formed clay sheets with multi-color metallic paint. Signed: H. Thorpe and Hilda Thorpe '41. Approx. 8"h x 16"w x 13"d. ++ Died handmade paper and cheesecloth in an acrylic case. Signed with monogram. 20 1/4" x 18" x 6 1/2".Condition: A few chips to corners and edges.

    Quinn's Auction Galleries
  • Attrib. Hilda Thorpe, Abstract o/c.
    Sep. 12, 2015

    Attrib. Hilda Thorpe, Abstract o/c.

    Est: $200 - $400

    Thorpe, Hilda Shapiro Attrb. (Washington, DC, 1920-2000). 2nd half 20th century. Oil on canvas. Abstract shapes in orange, red, and yellow on a cream background. 14 1/8" x 22". Framed with flat board: 14 3/4" x 22 3/4".Condition: Some chipped paint loss.

    Quinn's Auction Galleries
  • Hilda Thorpe, Abstract in blues and white, o/c.
    Sep. 12, 2015

    Hilda Thorpe, Abstract in blues and white, o/c.

    Est: $400 - $600

    Thorpe, Hilda Shapiro (Washington, DC, 1920-2000). 1957. Oil on canvas. Abstraction with prominent shades of blues, greens, greys, and white. Signed in pencil l.r. and signed / dated on back of stretcher in marker. 38" x 42". Framed with flat board: 39" x 43".

    Quinn's Auction Galleries
  • Hilda Thorpe, Color blocks, Oil on canvas.
    Sep. 12, 2015

    Hilda Thorpe, Color blocks, Oil on canvas.

    Est: $400 - $600

    Thorpe, Hilda Shapiro (Washington, DC, 1920-2000), 2nd half 20th century. Oil on canvas. Color block abstraction. Signed in marker on back of stretcher. 48 1/2" x 26". Frame: 48 3/4" x 27".

    Quinn's Auction Galleries
  • Hilda Thorpe, Large abstract o/c.
    Sep. 12, 2015

    Hilda Thorpe, Large abstract o/c.

    Est: $500 - $700

    Thorpe, Hilda Shapiro (Washington, DC, 1920-2000). 2nd half 20th century. Oil on canvas. Abstraction with prominent shades of blues, purples, greens, and oranges. Signed on back of canvas. 50" x 42". Framed with flat board: 50 1/2" x 42 1/2".Condition: A few minor scuffs to bottom left corner of canvas.

    Quinn's Auction Galleries
  • Hilda Thorpe, Mixed-media on handmade paper, 1982.
    Sep. 12, 2015

    Hilda Thorpe, Mixed-media on handmade paper, 1982.

    Est: $200 - $400

    Thorpe, Hilda Shapiro (Washington, DC, 1920-2000). 1982. Mixed-media on handmade paper. Signed and dated l.r. Approx. 22" x 19 1/2". Mounted and framed in plexiglass: 27 1/2" x 23".

    Quinn's Auction Galleries
  • HILDA THORPE LISTED WATERCOLOR SIGNED
    Nov. 22, 2014

    HILDA THORPE LISTED WATERCOLOR SIGNED

    Est: $100 - $200

    Hilda Thorpe (District of Columbia, 1920-2000) untitled watercolor on paper, signed lower right. Image size: 14.5" x 13"

    Kamelot Auctions
  • HILDA THORPE (d. 2000) SKY DANCE Wall Sculpture
    Dec. 10, 2013

    HILDA THORPE (d. 2000) SKY DANCE Wall Sculpture

    Est: $400 - $600

    HILDA THORPE (d. 2000) SKY DANCE Wall Sculpture

    Potomack Company
  • HILDA THORPE (d. 2000) SKY DANCE Wall Sculpture
    Oct. 07, 2013

    HILDA THORPE (d. 2000) SKY DANCE Wall Sculpture

    Est: $400 - $600

    HILDA THORPE (d. 2000) SKY DANCE Wall Sculpture

    Potomack Company
  • Untitled
    Jul. 01, 2008

    Untitled

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Hilda Thorpe (American, 1920-2000) Untitled oil on card 17½ x 22½ in. (44.5 x 57.2 cm.), unframed

    Christie's
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