Charles A. Watson Sold at Auction Prices

CHARLES A. WATSON, AMERICAN, MARYLAND (BALTIMORE, EASTON) 1857-1923, SAILING OFF THE VIRGINIA COAST, Oil on canvas, 16 x 24 in. (40.6 x 61 cm.), Frame: 20 1/2 x 28 1/2 in. (52.1 x 72.4 cm.)

CHARLES A. WATSON AMERICAN, MARYLAND (BALTIMORE, EASTON), 1857-1923 SAILING OFF THE VIRGINIA COAST Oil on canvas Lower right signed: Charles A. Watson Catalogue note: Charles A. Watson was a Maryland artist known for his tonalist sea and harbor scenes in which he emphasized the color of the sky or water and the wide expanse of the horizon. Born in Baltimore, he appears to have remained in the area throughout his life, often executing scenes of the city's harbor and the wider Chesapeake region. Watson exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in 1906, was a member of the Baltimore Watercolor Club, and the founder of the Baltimore Charcoal Club during his lifetime.

Charles A. Watson (American, 1857-1923) A Creek in a Snowy Landscape

Charles A. Watson (American, 1857-1923) A Creek in a Snowy Landscape oil on canvas signed Charles A. Watson (lower right) 21 x 30 inches.

Charles Watson, Maryland (1857 - 1923), Niagara Falls - Mid-Day, oil on canvas, 27 3/4"H x 31 1/2"W (frame), 15 1/2"H x 19 1/2"W (sight)

Charles Watson Maryland, (1857 - 1923) Niagara Falls - Mid-Day oil on canvas Signed lower right. Repair visible from back. Old exhibition label verso; The NY Society for the Promotion of Art. Biography from the Archives of askART: Little is known about the artist Charles A. Watson (1857-1923) though several of his works, mostly marine scenes, have been offered at auction. Born in Baltimore, he appears to have remained in the area throughout his life, often executing scenes of the city's harbor and the wider Chesapeake region. He is thought to have studied with the well-known painters, Andre Castaigne and Samuel Edwin Whiteman, both of whom had trained in France and received much recognition on the Continent. Watson exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in 1906, was a member of the Baltimore Watercolor Club, and the founder of the Baltimore Charcoal Club during his lifetime. Often associated with the Tonalist* style, Watson's harbor scenes typically emphasize the color of the sky or water and the wide expanse of the horizon one experiences when viewing the scene from the water's level. Source: Website of Worthpoint Gallery, 2019 The provided News Paper Clipping is from September 16, 1913 The Baltimore Sun from Baltimore, Maryland • page 5

Charles A. Watson (1857-1923), "Off the Virginia Coast," Oil on canvas, 16" H x 24" W

Charles A. Watson (1857-1923) "Off the Virginia Coast" Oil on canvas Signed lower right: Charles A. Watson

Charles A. Watson. Crashing Surf, oil

(American, 1857-1923). Oil on board, signed "C.A. Watson" lr, 6 x 8 in., framed.

Charles A. Watson (American 1857-1923), Winter Night, Mixed Media on Panel, 13 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. (34.29 x 28.58 cm.)

Charles A. Watson (American 1857-1923), Winter Night, Mixed Media on Panel,

Charles A. Watson (American 1857-1923), Ships at Sea, Oil on Canvas, Signed l.r., Frame: 26 x 21 in. (66.04 x 53.34 cm.)

Charles A. Watson (American 1857-1923), Ships at Sea, Oil on Canvas, Signed l.r.,

Charles A. Watson (American 1857-1923), Seaside Cliffs, Oil on Panel, Signed l.r., Frame: 10 x 12 in. (25.40 x 30.48 cm.)

Charles A. Watson (American 1857-1923), Seaside Cliffs, Oil on Panel, Signed l.r.,

Charles Watson Oil on Canvas People in Landscape

Charles A. Watson (American, 1857–1923). Oil on canvas people in landscape. Signed lower right. 13 1/2" x 23 1/2" (overall with frame 19 1/2" x 29 1/2"). Crazing throughout, relined.

Miniature Original Work by Charles A. Watson

Miniature work by Charles A. Watson (Maryland, 1857-1923) titled from the original watercolor 'Laying Up for Repairs' framed. Image measures 1.875 in. x 2.75 in. Frame measures 5.375 in. x 7.375 in. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 14x14x14 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio if it is not fragile or over 25lbs. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. Books maximum box size will be 14x14x14 inch or equivalent and will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. If your invoice is for multiple items, we will use our discretion on requiring the use of an outside shipper. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction even if not stated.

Charles J. Watson, six sketchbooks

Charles J. Watson six sketchbooks 1885 - 1910 graphite on paper 5.5 h × 9 w in (14 × 23 cm) Inscribed and dated to each example. condition: Works are in overall good condition. Sketchbooks show wear commensurate with age and use including toning to sheets and some pages that have come loose from the binding.

Charles J. Watson, six works

Charles J. Watson six works 1875-1883 watercolor and graphite on paper 14 h × 10 w in (36 × 25 cm) Signed to one work. Dated to four works. 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.

Charles J. Watson, six sketchbooks

Charles J. Watson six sketchbooks 1893-1920 graphite on paper 6 h × 9.5 w in (15 × 24 cm) Lot includes one sketchbook by the artist's wife, Minna Bolingbroke. Inscribed and dated to each example. condition: Sketchbooks show wear commensurate with age and use including toning to sheets and many pages that have come loose from binding or spines.

Charles J. Watson, six works

Charles J. Watson six works 1884,1883,1877 watercolor 10 h × 14 w in (25 × 36 cm) Signed to two works. Dated to three works. Titled to one work. 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.

Charles J. Watson, six works

Charles J. Watson six works 1878, 1882 graphite, watercolor, gouache, and ink on paper 6.875 h × 9.875 w in (17 × 25 cm) Signed to two works. Dated to four works. 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.

Charles A. Watson (American, 1857-1923) Harbor Scene, Oil on canvas,

Charles A. Watson (American, 1857-1923) Harbor Scene, Oil on canvas, Signed lower right. H: 21 1/2 W: 38 1/2 in.

Charles A. Watson (American 1857-1923), Ships at Sunset, Chesapeake Bay, oil on board, 11-3/4 x 15-1/2 in (29.9 x 39.3 cm)

Charles A. Watson (American 1857-1923) Ships at Sunset, Chesapeake Bay Signed C.A. Watson l.r. Oil on board 11-3/4 x 15-1/2 in (29.9 x 39.3 cm)Property of Various Owners

SNOW SCENE BY CHARLES A. WATSON (AMERICAN. 1857-1923).

SNOW SCENE BY CHARLES A. WATSON (AMERICAN. 1857-1923). Oil on canvas on board, circa 1910. Snowy hillside with trees. 8"h. 6"w., framed 9"h. 7.25"w.

Charles A. Watson (American 1857-1923), Seascape with Sailboats, Signed Oil on Canvas, 14 x 17 inches

Charles A. Watson (American 1857-1923) Seascape with Sailboats Signed C.A. Watson l.r. Oil on canvas 14 x 17 in (35.6 x 43.2 cm)Property of Various Owners

Charles A. Watson (American 1857-1923), Rowing Out, Signed Oil on Canvas

Charles A. Watson (American 1857-1923) Rowing Out Signed Charles A. Watson l.r. Oil on canvas 12 x 15-3/4 in (30.5 x 40 cm)Property of Various Owners

Charles A. Watson (American 1857-1923), Seascape with Sailboats, Signed Oil on Canvas

Charles A. Watson (American 1857-1923) Seascape with Sailboats Signed C.A. Watson l.r. Oil on canvas 14 x 17 in (35.6 x 43.2 cm)Property of Various Owners

Charles A. Watson (American 1857-1923), Ships at Sunset, Signed Oil on Canvas

Charles A. Watson (American 1857-1923) Ships at Sunset Signed Charles A. Watson l.r. Oil on canvas 11-3/4 x 15-1/2 in (29.9 x 39.3 cm)Property of Various Owners

Charles A. Watson (American 1857-1923), Sailing Ship at Sea, Signed Oil on Canvas

Charles A. Watson (American 1857-1923) Sailing Ship at Sea Signed Charles A. Watson l.r. Oil on canvas 9-3/4 x 14-1/2 in (24.8 x 36.8 cm)Property of Various Owners

Charles A. Watson (American 1857-1923), Ships with Tugboat, Unsigned Oil on Canvas

Charles A. Watson (American 1857-1923) Ships with Tugboat Unsigned Oil on canvas 10-3/4 x 14-3/4 in (27.3 x 37.5 cm)Property of Various Owners

Charles Watson. Sailboats at Sea, oil

Charles A. Watson (American, 1857-1923). Oil on canvas, signed "C A Watson" lr, 10 x 13 in., framed.

Charles A. Watson American, 1857-1923 Chesapeake Bay at Twilight

Charles A. Watson American, 1857-1923 Chesapeake Bay at Twilight Signed Charles A. Watson (lr) Oil on canvas 10 9/16 x 18 inches C 

CHARLES A. WATSON (AMERICAN, 1857-1923) BALTIMORE HARBOR SCENE PAINTING

CHARLES A. WATSON (AMERICAN, 1857-1923) BALTIMORE HARBOR SCENE PAINTING, oil on artist's board, a fine and vibrant depiction of the busy harbor on a clear day, with numerous sailboats and a steam-powered vessel plying the waters, buildings and smokestacks lining the shore. Signed lower right. Housed in a period molded-composition gilt frame.

Charles A. Watson. Ships at Dusk, oil on canvas

(American, 1857-1923). Signed "C.A. Watson" lr, 9 x 11 in., framed

Charles A. Watson. Backyard in Waverly, oil

(American, 1857-1923). Backyard of Artist's Home in Waverly, Baltimore, MD, oil on board, signed "C.A. Watson" lr, 7 x 9 1/2 in., framed

Charles A. Watson. Mount Desert Island, oil

(American, 1857-1923). View of Mount Desert Island, Maine, oil on board, signed "C.A. Watson" lr, 8 x 11 3/4 in., framed

Charles A. Watson. Coast Guard Rescue, oil

(American, 1857-1923). Oil on canvas, signed "C.A. Watson" lr, 20 x 16 in., framed

Watson, Highland Sheep, O/C

Charles Watson, (English 1857 - 1923), highland sheep, oil on canvas, dated 1998, signed and dated lower right, 15 1/2"h x 23 1/2"w (view), 26"h x 34"l (frame). Some craquelure and paint loss.

Charles A. Watson, American, 1857-1923, Chesapeake Sunrise, oil on canvas, 14 x 24 in., framed

Charles A. Watson American, 1857-1923 Chesapeake Sunrise oil on canvas signed "Chas. A. Watson" lr 14 x 24 in., framed

Charles A. Watson, American, 1857-1923, Baltimore Harbor, oil on canvas, 14 x 24 in., framed

Charles A. Watson American, 1857-1923 Baltimore Harbor oil on canvas signed "Charles A. Watson" lr 14 x 24 in., framed

Charles A. Watson, American, 1857-1923, Winter Landscape, oil on canvas mounted on board, 6 x 8 1/2 in., framed

Charles A. Watson American, 1857-1923 Winter Landscape oil on canvas mounted on board signed "C.A. Watson" ll 6 x 8 1/2 in., framed

THE HON. PAUL H. BUCHANAN, JR. COLLECTION CHARLES

THE HON. PAUL H. BUCHANAN, JR. COLLECTION CHARLES A. WATSON (American, 1857-1923) Bay of Baltimore Oil on artist's board 5 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm) Signed lower right: C.A. Watson Charles A. Watson was a landscape and marine painter who spent his artistic career in his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. His favorite subjects were the Chesapeake and Baltimore Bays at sunrise, sunset, or at moments when they were slightly obscured by fog or mist. His works have an unassuming tranquility, and possess a refreshing, straightforward quality, notably devoid of artificially picturesque devices. Watson's marine views are frequently composed from the shore - often the beach - and from a rather low vantage point. The result is a design constructed exclusively of horizontal bands of sand, water and sky, only occasionally interrupted by a vessel on the sea. The approach is curiously minimal and unanecdotal. It is also deceptively simple: his ability to convey spatial recession convincingly through accurately foreshortened waves and clouds is evidence of his firm academic training. Watson studied with a number of notable Parisian-trained figures, among them Andre Castaigne, a pupil of Gerome, who distinguished himself as a successful portraitist and illustrator in his native France before coming to the United States where he established himself in New York and resided in Baltimore; and the Baltimore landscape painter Samuel Edwin Whiteman, who was a product of the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris where he had studied with Boulanger, Constant and Lefebvre, and won a prize in the Paris Exposition of 1889. Some of Watson's later works show an awareness of Tonalism in their hazy paint application, where the evocation of mood is more important than a literal description of form. Watson preferred working on an intimate and sometimes miniature scale, which suggests in addition to his painterly manner and emphasis on light and atmosphere, that he worked outside directly in front of his subjects. With its ambitious palette of greens, blues and lavenders working in harmony, Bay of Baltimore is a testament to Watson's considerable skill as a colorist.

Charles A. Watson (American/Maryland, 1857-1923),

Charles A. Watson (American/Maryland, 1857-1923), Seascape- Possibly Chesapeake Bay oil on canvas board signed l.l. 9.5" x 19.5"

Lot of Two Coastal Views: Emma Levinia Swan (American, 1853-1927), Rocky Beach, signed "E.L. SW...

Lot of Two Coastal Views: Emma Levinia Swan (American, 1853-1927), Rocky Beach, signed "E.L. SWAN" l.r., artist identified in a later inscription on the stretcher, oil on canvas; Charles A. Watson (American, 1857-1923), Marine Scene at Twilight, signed "C A WATSON" l.r., oil on canvasboard, sizes to 8 x 12 in. (20.3 x 30.5 cm), framed. Condition: Scattered retouch, craquelure, surface grime.

Charles A. Watson

American, 1857-1923 SHIPS IN MOONLIT HARBOR Signed Charles A. Watson (lr) Oil on canvas 16 1/4 x 30 inches Dirty varnish. Frame rubbing. Glue reline. Difficult to detect any restoration under UV light through the dulling varnish. Scattered craquelure. Few small scuffs.

Painting by Charles A. Watson

Painting by Charles A. Watson, coastal landscape with sheep on hill, boats on beach and in harbor, signed lower right "Charles A. Watson", Maryland, 1857-1923, oil on canvas, crackle, cupping, cleavage, grime, possible retouch in sky, patch verso at boat middle right with associated retouch, 20-7/8 x 33-1/8", 20th century carved bronze painted ogee profile frame with stylized twig outer edge

Charles A. Watson (American, 1857-1923), Early Morning, Chesapeake Bay, Signed ""CHARLES A. WATSON"" l.r., titled on the reverse., Cond