COLIN CAMPBELL COOPER NA LISTED "Study for Grande Place, Antwerp" Oil/Bd C1900

Description: "Study for the Grande Place, Antwerp" Circa 1900 by Colin Campbell Cooper Up for auction: A beautiful oil on artist board of The Grand Plaza in Antwerp by COLIN CAMPBELL COOPER (LISTED CALIFORNIA ARTIST 1856-1937). Provenance: Estate of Colin Campbell Cooper, Santa Barbara, CA. The work is signed "C.C.Cooper" lower right on the painting and it is estate stamped on the reverse side. Cooper was a widely traveled artist and was very prolific, and always making sketches and painting au plein aire in various sites across the world. This work was the study for a larger studio work, Grande Place, Antwerp which was illustrated in the American Water Color Society Annual Exhibit in the 1908 catalogue. We have posted the image from that catalogue. Cooper painted our painting on site during a honeymoon trip with his new bride, Emma Lampert Cooper. Provenance: The Estate of Colin Campbell Cooper administered by James M. Hansen. There is absolutely no doubt concerning the authenticity of this painting. It is listed in Hansen's book on Cooper's work from the Cooper estate. We will include a copy of this rare book with this painting. Authenticity is guaranteed. This work comes through the estate of Dewitt McCall and DeRu's Fine Arts of Laguna Beach, CA. You can buy with Confidence because this painting came form the estate of one of America's greatest art experts. We posted a copy of DeWitt McCall's book on CA art. The Gallery price for this beautiful work was 9,500.00. The work measures 7 X 11.5 inches and in the hand carved, 22K genuine gold leaf frame created by Richard Tobey of Los Angeles, it measures 12.50 X 17.50 inches. Condition is very good. The four corners have been re-enforced The signature is original to the work. The following is a description of the Grand Place in Antwerp taken from Trip Advisor: Antwerp is in the province of Belgium - located on the river Scheldt - a working port linked to the North Sea. In the 1st century AD the Gallo Romans vicus (provincial) civilisation settled (pottery and glass shards excavated in the 1950/1960s). After the Romans left around 4th century AD, the Germanic tribes settled around Antwerpen. From mid 5th century to mid 8th century the Merovingians dynasty, a Salian Franks ruled for 300 years, uniting ancient Gaul and Southern Germania. Pope Zachary deposed the Merovingian ruler in 752 and at the end of the 10th century AD the town was under the Holy Roman Empire for nearly 900 years. In the 16th century Antwerpen not only became the sugar capital of Europe, importing from Portugal and Spain but had a highly efficient bourse attracting rich bankers from other parts of Europe. It's 'golden age' is also linked to the 'age of exploration' and the 'spice trade'. Must see: Grote Market/Grand Place where the City Hall, Guildhouse, Cathedral of our Lady and the statue of Barabo/fountain are. Famous people born in Antwerp: Frans Floris, Anthony Van Dyke, Jan Fyt; famous people lived in Antwerp: Van Gough, Sir Thomas Gresham, Jan Brueghel the Elder, Pieter Paul Rubens, Ford Maddox Brown to name a few. We accept Pay Pal. Shipping is free too the buyer. Colin C. Cooper- 1856-1937 Painter. Born in Philadelphia, PA on March 8, 1856 into an upper class family. Encouraged by his family to pursue an art career, Cooper was further motivated by the art exhibition at the Philadelphia Expo of 1876. He initially studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art under Thomas Eakins followed by further study at Paris at Academies Julian, Vitti, and Delecluse. After working from 1895-98 as instructor of watercolor at the Drexel Institute in Philadelphia, he moved to New York City. An inveterate traveler, he made many trips to Europe, India (1913-14) and throughout the U.S. in search of subject matter. He first came to California to attend the Panama Pacific International Exhibition and spent the winter of 1915-16 in Los Angeles. In 1921 he settled in Santa Barbara where he taught painting at the School of Arts. An impressionist, his style shows the influence of Monet. Although he is best known for his landscapes with architectural themes, he also painted florals, portraits, gardens, interiors and figures. Member: California Art Club; American Watercolor Society; American Federation of Arts; New York Society Painters; Salmagundi Club; New York Watercolor Club; Santa Barbara Art Club, Associate of the National Academy of Design, 1908; Member of the National Academy of Design, 1912; Lotus Club; National Arts Club, New York; San Diego Art Guild; Philadelphia Water Color Club. Exhibited: Atlanta Expo, 1895 (bronze medal); American Water Color Society, 1903 (Evans Award); St. Louis World Expo, 1904 (medal); Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 1904 (gold Medal), 1919 (prize); Philadelphia Art Club, 1905 (gold medal); Buenos Aires Expo, 1910 (silver medal); New York Water Club, 1911 (Beal prize); Panama Pacific International, 1915 (gold and silver medals). Works Held: Luxembourg Museum, Paris; Cincinnati Art Museum; Boston Art Club; St. Louis Museum; Cincinnati Museum; Dallas Art Association; National Arts Club, New York; Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts; Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester, New York; Oakland Museum (Palace of Fine Arts); Lotus Club, New York; San Diego Museum. (Biography courtesy Hughes, Edan Milton, "Artists in California: 1786-1940," San Francisco: Hughes Publishing Company, 1989.) Shipping will be by USPS Priority mail insured. Shipping is Free. We accept Credit Cards via Pay Pal and other Pay Pal payment methods.

Price: 5960 USD

Location: Fort Mill, South Carolina

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