Fine Art with Works from Robert Henry Adams 2026-02-27 Auction - 232 Price Results - Toomey & Co. Auctioneers in IL
Edward Steichen, LandscapeCharles Rain, The LogeJohn Fabian Carlson, Autumn Snows
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Chicago, IL, United States
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Fine Art with Works from Robert Henry Adams

On February 27th, Toomey & Co. hosts Fine Art, with over fifty lots from the Collection of Robert Henry Adams, a noted Chicago gallerist in the 1980s and 1990s. This impressive grouping consists largely of American Modernism - Adams' specialty - along with select European works. Notable artists represented include Edward Steichen, B.J.O. Nordfelt, Charles Rain, Julio de Diego, Karl Priebe, Fritzi Brod, and H.C. Westermann. Other sale highlights consist of landscapes by John Fabian Carlson and Bruce Nowlin, a Joseph Stella still life, portraiture by Thomas Hart Benton and R.C. Gorman, folk scenes from Clementine Hunter, and a George Arthur Carlson bronze.
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Francis Chapin, Luncheon on the Grass: Francis Chapin Luncheon on the Grass oil on Masonite 7.75 h x 6.75 w in (20 x 17 cm) Provenance: Collection of Robert Henry Adams This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
0100: Francis Chapin, Luncheon on the GrassEst. $800-$1,200
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Charles Turzak, North Bank of the Chicago River: Charles Turzak North Bank of the Chicago River c. 1930 woodcut in colors image: 9 h x 11.875 w in (23 x 30 cm) sight: 9.5 h x 12.375 w in (24 x 31 cm) Signed and titled to lower edge 'North Bank
0101: Charles Turzak, North Bank of the Chicago RiverEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Charles Sebree, Portrait of Gertrude Abercrombie: Charles Sebree Portrait of Gertrude Abercrombie 1950 oil and mixed media on cardboard 14 h x 19.875 w in (36 x 50 cm) Signed to left edge 'Sebree'. Provenance: Collection of Robert Henry Adams
0102: Charles Sebree, Portrait of Gertrude AbercrombieEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Clare Leighton, Snow Shovellers, New York: Clare Leighton Snow Shovellers, New York 1929 wood engraving 8 h x 6 w in (20 x 15 cm) This work is from the edition of 60. Provenance: Collection of Robert Henry Adams This work will ship from
0103: Clare Leighton, Snow Shovellers, New YorkEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Thomas Fransioli, Boston Scene: Thomas Fransioli Boston Scene 1952 oil on canvas 18 h x 12 w in (46 x 30 cm) Signed and dated to lower left 'T.F. 1952'. Provenance: Collection of Robert Henry Adams This work will ship from
0104: Thomas Fransioli, Boston SceneEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Artist Unknown, Women Dancing: Artist Unknown Women Dancing watercolor and pencil on board 14.5 h x 11.5 w in (37 x 29 cm) Provenance: Collection of Robert Henry Adams This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
0105: Artist Unknown, Women DancingEst. $800-$1,200
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Artist Unknown, Chicago River: Artist Unknown Chicago River oil on canvas board 12 h x 15.875 w in (30 x 40 cm) Provenance: Collection of Robert Henry Adams This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
0107: Artist Unknown, Chicago RiverEst. $800-$1,200
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Vanessa Bell, Still Life with Flowers: Vanessa Bell Still Life with Flowers c. 1920 watercolor on paper 23 h x 15 w in (58 x 38 cm) Estate stamp to lower right with additional painting to verso. Provenance: Collection of Robert Henry
0108: Vanessa Bell, Still Life with FlowersEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Leon Dusso (D'Usseau), Untitled (Greek Head): Leon Dusso (D'Usseau) Untitled (Greek Head) c. 1950 oil on pressboard 9 h x 7 w in (23 x 18 cm) Provenance: Collection of Robert Henry Adams This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
0109: Leon Dusso (D'Usseau), Untitled (Greek Head)Est. $600-$800
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Flora Schofield, Reclining Nude: Flora Schofield Reclining Nude c. 1930 oil on canvas board 9.5 h x 13 w in (24 x 33 cm) Signed to lower left 'F. Schofield'. Signed and titled to label verso 'Reclining Nude by Flora Schofield'.
0110: Flora Schofield, Reclining NudeEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Rifka Angel, Two Girls: Rifka Angel Two Girls c. 1930 oil on canvas 26.5 h x 20.5 w in (67 x 52 cm) Provenance: Collection of Robert Henry Adams This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
0111: Rifka Angel, Two GirlsEst. $800-$1,200
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V.M.S. Hannell, Portrait: V.M.S. Hannell Portrait 1928 oil on linen 15 h x 18 w in (38 x 46 cm) Signed and dated to lower left 'VH. Paris 1928'. Provenance: Collection of Robert Henry Adams This work will ship from
0112: V.M.S. Hannell, PortraitEst. $800-$1,200
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Charles Rain, The Loge: Charles Rain The Loge 1936 oil on canvas 24 h x 29.5 w in (61 x 75 cm) Signed to upper right corner 'Rain'. Signed, titled, dated and inscribed to verso 'The Loge C. Rain April 1936 New York'.
0113: Charles Rain, The LogeEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Ruth Bohan, Chicago (With Spotlight): Ruth Bohan Chicago (With Spotlight) c. 1935 oil on canvas board sight: 11.5 h x 8.5 w in (29 x 22 cm) Provenance: Collection of Robert Henry Adams This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
0114: Ruth Bohan, Chicago (With Spotlight)Est. $1,000-$1,500
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Ruth Bohan, Chicago Lights: Ruth Bohan Chicago Lights c. 1940 oil on canvas board 12 h x 16 w in (30 x 41 cm) Provenance: Collection of Robert Henry Adams This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
0115: Ruth Bohan, Chicago LightsEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Ruth Bohan, Chicago Night: Ruth Bohan Chicago Night c. 1940 oil on artist board sight: 9.625 h x 7.625 w in (24 x 19 cm) Provenance: Estate of the artist | Collection of Robert Henry Adams Exhibited: Helen Foresman Spencer
0116: Ruth Bohan, Chicago NightEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Edward Steichen, Landscape: Edward Steichen Landscape c. 1905 oil on board 7.75 h x 7 w in (20 x 18 cm) Signed to lower right 'Steichen'. Provenance: Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Boerner | Collection of Robert Henry Adams
0117: Edward Steichen, LandscapeEst. $10,000-$15,000
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Jan Wittander, Laborers: Jan Wittander Laborers c. 1925 oil on canvas 12.25 h x 16 w in (31 x 41 cm) Provenance: Collection of Robert Henry Adams This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
0118: Jan Wittander, LaborersEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Artist Unknown, Landscape: Artist Unknown Landscape c. 1935 oil on canvas 24.5 h x 54.5 w in (62 x 138 cm) Illegibly signed and dated to lower left. Provenance: Collection of Robert Henry Adams This work will ship from
0119: Artist Unknown, LandscapeEst. $800-$1,200
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Fritzi Brod, Two Women at Cafe: Fritzi Brod Two Women at Cafe oil on canvas 21.5 h x 17.5 w in (55 x 44 cm) Signed to lower right 'Fritzi Brod'. Provenance: Collection of Robert Henry Adams This work will ship from Chicago,
0120: Fritzi Brod, Two Women at CafeEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Rudolph Weisenborn, Self Portrait: Rudolph Weisenborn Self Portrait c. 1940 gouache on paper 25.125 h x 18.125 w in (64 x 46 cm) Provenance: Collection of Robert Henry Adams This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
0121: Rudolph Weisenborn, Self PortraitEst. $800-$1,200
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Mary Lou Zelazny, Little White Deer: Mary Lou Zelazny Little White Deer 1983 oil on canvas board 23.875 h x 17.875 w in (61 x 45 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Mary Lou Zelazny Little White Deer 1983'. Provenance: Collection
0122: Mary Lou Zelazny, Little White DeerEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Artist Unknown, Standing Man: Artist Unknown Standing Man 1904 gouache on board 12.5 h x 6.75 w in (32 x 17 cm) Dated to lower left '31/XII 1904' Provenance: Collection of Robert Henry Adams This work will ship from
0123: Artist Unknown, Standing ManEst. $800-$1,200