Provincetown Heritage: Corbridge Collection 2024-11-20 Auction - 64 Price Results - Bert Gallery Studio Sales in RI
Vintage Harry Callahan Chicago PhotographDiego Rivera Mexican Lithograph of Market PlaceProvincetown 1950s Modernist Sol Wilson
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Providence, RI, United States
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Provincetown Heritage: Corbridge Collection

Peter and Cynthia Corbridge lovingly collected an eclectic array of American paintings, prints Native American pottery and sculpture over 49 years together. The nexus of the collection is Provincetown and New England artists. Peter spent summers meandering with his father, artist Edgar Corbridge, through Provincetown artist studios and shops in the early 1950s. This childhood experience and inheriting Edgar's art collection spearheaded Peter's collecting focus. His own creative path led to study at RISD where he was immersed in the creative Providence art culture. While obtaining a Social Work degree at the University of Rhode Island he met his beloved Cynthia, and they began a lifelong journey of collecting New England artists and other artists they encountered during their travels across the country and Ireland. The artworks for sale in this auction include a wide array of collecting arenas. In the painting category, Edgar Corbridge is represented with his precise lines and bold washes in watercolor depicting unpopulated, quiet landscapes and Provincetown vistas. Many early Provincetown artists are included such as Sol Wilson, John Pike, Bruce McKain, and Robert Hunter Douglas. Their collection includes important printmakers such as Diego Rivera, Fritz Eichenberg, Crawford Ralston, Richard Florsheim and Federico Castellon; prints by photographers Harry Callahan, Eugene Atget and an array of paintings and prints from The Providence School such as Edna Lawrence, David Macauley, Walter Feldman and Karnig Nalbanian are also in the collection. Peter became involved with a pottery cooperative in South County, producing some beautiful pots that will be in the auction along with a collection of Native American pottery such as the Santa Clara potter Red Star and other Pueblo pottery. It is exciting to offer this single owner collection and increase the gallery outreach beyond Providence, RI to a wider audience online with a dedicated artwork online auction.
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Eugene Atget photograph printed by Berenice Abbott: Eugene Atget (French, 1857-1927)/ Berenice Abbott (American, 1898-1991). "Fairground Swings, Paris", c. 1898 (printed later). Silver gelatin print. Unsigned. Printer: Berenice Abbott. Dimensions: 6
0019: Eugene Atget photograph printed by Berenice AbbottEst. $1,200-$1,800
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Provincetown 1950s Modernist John Pike: John Pike (American, 1911-1979). "Barbados". Watercolor on paper. Signature not visible. Dimensions: 13 1/2" x 15". Housed in original frame and mat under glass: 23" x 24". It is likely that
0025: Provincetown 1950s Modernist John PikeEst. $500-$800
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Provincetown scene by Edgar Corbridge: Edgar Corbridge (American, 1901-1988. "Red Sheds and Sail Boats", 1940. Watercolor on paper. Signed and dated, lower right. Dimensions: 9 1/2" x 16 3/4". Matted: 16 1/2" x 24 1/2". Gallery label
0033: Provincetown scene by Edgar CorbridgeEst. $200-$300
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Newport RI Printmaker of Note: Ilse Buchert Nesbitt (German-American, b. 1932). "Rabbitt", 1961. Multi-colored woodcut. Signed and dated lower right margin. Edition number lower left margin. Edition of 10. Dimensions: 6" x 6 1/2.
0059: Newport RI Printmaker of NoteEst. $100-$200
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Provincetown scene by Edgar Corbridge: Edgar Corbridge (American, 1901-1988). "Boatyard". Casein paint on paper. Unsigned. Dimensions: 15 1/2" x 28 3/4". Matted & framed under glass: 20 1/4" x 33 1/2". Edgar Corbridge began painting after
0009: Provincetown scene by Edgar CorbridgeEst. $400-$600
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Provincetown 1950s Modernist Bruce McKain: Bruce McKain (American, 1900-1990). "Provincetown Harbor from Backyard". Oil on canvas. SLL. Dimensions: 13" x 19". Housed in original wood frame: 20 1/2" x 26 1/2". Provincetown attracted Edgar
0026: Provincetown 1950s Modernist Bruce McKainEst. $800-$1,500
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Colorful Flower Watercolors by J.S. McCarthy: J.S.McCarthy (American, 20th century). "Caladium Leaf and Flowers" and "Wild Roses". Two works in this lot. Watercolor on paper. Both works SLL. Dimensions: 7" x 5". Matted & framed under glass: 15"
0004: Colorful Flower Watercolors by J.S. McCarthyEst. $100-$200
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Beckwith Watercolor Pub Scenes: Joel Beckwith (American, 1949-2024). This lot has two works by Beckwith. "English Pub. Watercolor and ink on paper. Signed, titled in pencil, lower left. Dimensions: 7 1/2" x 6 1/2". Matted and
0035: Beckwith Watercolor Pub ScenesEst. $150-$250
British Printmaker Rushbury: Sir Henry Rushbury (British, 1880-1968). "Porta Maggiore, Orvieto", 1925. Drypoint print on paper. Signed in pencil, lower right margin. Inscribed "Porta Maggiore, Orvieto" in pencil in lower on mat.
0043: British Printmaker RushburyEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
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Provincetown Precision Work by Edgar Corbridge: Edgar Corbridge (1901-1988). "Red Door, Truro". Casein on artist board. SLR. Titled verso. Dimensions: 18" x 30". Unframed. This endearing casein painting of an abandoned Truro beach shack shows how
0034: Provincetown Precision Work by Edgar CorbridgeEst. $350-$450
RI Educator and Printmaker Medeiros: Anthony Medeiros. "Still Life", 1960. Multi-color woodcut. SLR and dated '60. Edition number '4/8', lower left. Dimensions: 11 1/2" x 17 3/4". Matted and framed under glass: 18" x 23". When you are a
0061: RI Educator and Printmaker MedeirosEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
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Vintage Siberian Inuit soapstone sculpture: USSR Eskimo Inuit sculptures. "Mother and Child". Carved soapstone. ID on base Apt 603 with USSR export sticker. Dimensions: 5" (h) x 2 1/2" (w). Second soapstone sculpture is Eskimo and Reindeer
0022: Vintage Siberian Inuit soapstone sculptureEst. $100-$200
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Provincetown Bronze Sculptor W. Boogar, Jr.: William Boogar, Jr. (American, 1893-1958). This lot has two works by the artist. "Golden-crowned Kinglet". Watercolor on paper. Signed in pencil, lower right. Dimensions: 11" x 12 1/2". Matted &
0005: Provincetown Bronze Sculptor W. Boogar, Jr.Est. $300-$500