Description
A watercolor painting by the American artist Sanford Brooks (1915-1994). Titled "Honfleur, France," this painting depicts the old port of the French city of Honfleur. Signed to the lower right, the painting is also signed and titled to the verso. The painting is unframed.
Born in Ohio, Brooks studied architecture at Yale and went on to become a top executive of the Tool Steel Gear and Pinion Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. He began painting watercolors later in life and studied under Edgar Whitney and Laurence Sisson. Brooks eventually went on to teach art classes at Wilmington College and the Cincinnati Art Academy. He was also a member of the Cincinnati Art Club, the Ohio Watercolor Society, and the American Watercolor Society.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Minor wear around the edges.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Watercolor
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Cityscape, Seascape, Architecture
Frame Type: Unframed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Born in Ohio, Brooks studied architecture at Yale and went on to become a top executive of the Tool Steel Gear and Pinion Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. He began painting watercolors later in life and studied under Edgar Whitney and Laurence Sisson. Brooks eventually went on to teach art classes at Wilmington College and the Cincinnati Art Academy. He was also a member of the Cincinnati Art Club, the Ohio Watercolor Society, and the American Watercolor Society.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Minor wear around the edges.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Watercolor
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Cityscape, Seascape, Architecture
Frame Type: Unframed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Minor wear around the edges.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
22.25 x 29.75 x 0.01 in
Signed "Honfleur, France" Watercolor Painting by Sanford Brooks
Estimate $160-$450
Starting Bid
$80
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November Antiques & Global Design Edit
Nov 3, 2026, 4:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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