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Samuel Colman Antique Etching – “Old Mill at Wainscott” - $225 (Seattle)
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Add a stunning piece of 19th-century American art history to your collection. This original plate-signed etching by celebrated Hudson River School master Samuel Colman depicts the iconic historic windmill at Wainscott, Long Island.
Artist Market & Significance:
Samuel Colman (1832–1920) is a major figure in 19th-century American art. He was a student of Asher B. Durand, a key member of the second-generation Hudson River School, and the founder/first president of the American Watercolor Society.
• High-Value Provenance: His prominent oil paintings and museum-tier landscapes command tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars at elite auction houses like Christie's and Sotheby’s (with an absolute auction record of $505,000).
• Strong Print Market: He was a leader of the late-1800s American Etching Revival. His highly sought-after Long Island windmill scenes routinely command hundreds at auction—for instance, a sister etching, "Old Mill at Easthampton, L.I.," recently realized $750 at auction.
• Museum Held: Impressions of Colman's windmill etchings are preserved in major institutional collections, including the Princeton University Art Museum and the High Museum of Art.
Item Details:
• Medium: Original Etching on paper.
• Signature: Plate-signed "Saml Colman" in the lower right corner.
• Date: Circa 1880–1884.
• Condition: Excellent antique condition. Beautiful, crisp line work with rich tonal contrast and a clean presentation.
Dimensions:
• Art (Sight Size): 6.5 x 9.5 in
• Frame: 12.5 x 16 in
Framing & Local Provenance:
The piece comes beautifully housed in a classic mid-to-late 20th-century wood frame with a clean, textured fabric matting that complements the earthy tones of the etching perfectly. The back features a vintage framer's label from Charlotte Ray (Gilman Ave. W, Seattle, WA), adding a lovely touch of local Pacific Northwest framing history. It comes equipped with hanging wire and is ready to hang.
Price is firm. Cash only. Reply to the ones with your phone number.
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