Description
Lovely large scale watercolor of expressionist woodland waterfall painted with an experts hand in transperancy and color.
Highly popular watercolorist Sanford (Samp) Brooks (1915-1994), a long time resident of Cincinnati Ohio, graduated from Yale in 1939 with a degree in architecture. He began his painting career in the 50s and became quite proficient after studying with J. Philip Olmes in Cincinnati, Lawrence Sisson in Boothbay Harbor, and Edgar Whitney in Maine. He was a member of the prestigious American Watercolor Society, exhibited widely and his paintings are held in many important private and corporate collections. Brooks eventually taught art classes at local high schools and Wilmington College, Cincinnati Art Academy, and the Men's Art Club in Cincinnati. He and his wife are featured artist in a book on watercolor by Edgar Whitney, "learn Watercolor the Edgar Whitney Way". Additionally, Brooks was often asked by Whitney to demonstrate techniques to his art classes.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Some sight ripples to paper as is the case with all watercolors.
Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Watercolor
Winning bidders will be contacted regarding shipping after the auction closes.
Highly popular watercolorist Sanford (Samp) Brooks (1915-1994), a long time resident of Cincinnati Ohio, graduated from Yale in 1939 with a degree in architecture. He began his painting career in the 50s and became quite proficient after studying with J. Philip Olmes in Cincinnati, Lawrence Sisson in Boothbay Harbor, and Edgar Whitney in Maine. He was a member of the prestigious American Watercolor Society, exhibited widely and his paintings are held in many important private and corporate collections. Brooks eventually taught art classes at local high schools and Wilmington College, Cincinnati Art Academy, and the Men's Art Club in Cincinnati. He and his wife are featured artist in a book on watercolor by Edgar Whitney, "learn Watercolor the Edgar Whitney Way". Additionally, Brooks was often asked by Whitney to demonstrate techniques to his art classes.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Some sight ripples to paper as is the case with all watercolors.
Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Watercolor
Winning bidders will be contacted regarding shipping after the auction closes.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Some sight ripples to paper as is the case with all watercolors.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
22 x 30 x 0.1 in
Late 20th Century Forest Landscape with Waterfall Watercolor Painting by Sanford Brooks
Estimate $150-$290
Starting Price
$75
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Fine Art Collection
Aug 6, 2026, 7:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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