BENSON BOND MOORE (AMERICAN, 1882-1974) FOUR ORIGINAL ETCHINGS AND TWO PHOTOREPRODUCTION Two hand colored etchings and three etchings Framed; "Squirrel" 4 x 4 3/4 in. (sight) lower left signed Benson B Moore and initialed BM; "Fish" 5 x 4 in. (sight) lower left signed Benson Moore and initialed BM; "Flamingo" 4 x 3 in. (sight) lower left signed Benson B Moore, lower right initialed BM; "Leopard" 4 1/2 x 5 in. (sight) lower left signed Benson B Moore and initialed BM; "Raccoons" 4 x 4 1/4 in. (sight) lower left signed Benson Moore and initialed BM; "Egret" 5 x 4 in. (sight) lower left signed Benson Moore and initialed BM
Benson Bond Moore: (American, 1882-1974) Washington's Headquarters, Bladensburg Md. , signed lower left "Benson B Moore", etching, sight 6 x 7-1/4 in. ; black painted wood frame, 14-1/2 x 11-1/2 in. Provenance: Private Collection Condition paper toned, not examined out of frame; frame with abrasions and wear
BENSON BOND MOORE AMERICAN 1882-1974
FOXES
Etching: 9 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. (sight)
Framed. Monogram lower left in plate: B.M; signed lower left in graphite; impressed lower right with the head of a spaniel and numbered in the plate 162.
Benson B. Moore Etching Blue Jay image area 5 1/2'' x 7 1/2'' edition of 40 pencil signed.
Letter from ANDREW WYETH (American, 1917-2009) to Alice Moore, Thursday, November 4, 1937 My Dearest, There is no reason for me to tell you how swell it was being with you because you know it but I can tell you how much I miss you my sweet, and how I do miss you I feel terrible. It certainly does seem strange being in Chadds Ford again. I am really lost down here with no sea to rest my eyes on. I have been frightfully busy since I last saw you am working on some pictures for a history of the Swedes in Delaware by Christopher L. Ward, have you ever heard of him? Have got a week to do a hundred drawings which ought to keep me busy. (But I can't stop from thinking of you, Alice.) Just received a copy of the Art Digest and there's a very good write-up about my show. I will send it to you. I am enclosing a letter I received from a friend of mine who knows Morgan Dennis who is a very famous etcher and who is also a very good water colorist. Thought you might be interested in what he had to say about my show. Next week I expect to start in on Egg Tempera again. I am planning to do a portrait of a negro who lives in Chadds Ford which ought to be fine. I guess I will be around Chadds until after Thanksgiving. They all got sore as hell when I told them that I was going south God damn them excuse me, that doesn't sound like me but I can't help it. I love you and only counting the days until I see you again. Andy Enclosed letter from Lester Bottomley, October 29, 1937 Dear Andy, This week came a letter from Morgan Dennis - after seeing your show. Below is a copy of his letter which I send for what it is worth to you. I might add he is not given to being over-enthusiastic and I'm really amazed at what he writes. Here it is! - "Saw the Wyeth water colors this afternoon and I'm still drunk with color. I was simply staggered. Here is the greatest water colorist in America and Macbeth thinks so. I'd rather have one of those than a Sargent Winslow Homer or a Benson. They really make Whorf look anemic. I spent a couple hours drinking them in. They are both inspiration and yet they almost discourage me. But I'm glad you tipped me off, because it will be a help - seeing them. They are priced very reasonable and many are sold. You ought to see them really. Here is a genius N.C. never did anything himself to compare for strength, color, and masterly drawing - and he is only a kid - more power to his brush if he needs any." - That's that!! - So there are the comments of a master in his line etching. Best of luck to you, Sincerely, Lester Bottomley P.S. You may have a chance to see the exhibition as per enclosed card - Morgan Dennis lives at the Hotel Irving 26 Gramercy Park, E. 20th St. and I'm sure you would find something in common if you cared to look him up. L.B. Condition:
Benson Bond Moore (American 1882-1974)
Cottontail
Etching, signed Benson B Moore in pencil l.l.; overall with toning and light scattered foxing. Framed.*
Plate size: 171 x 98 mm (6-3/4 x 3-7/8 in)
Benson Bond Moore (American 1882-1974)
A. Sapsucker, Pintails Coming In, Scarlet Ibis and Startled Pintails: Group of Four Works
The first three, an etching with hand-coloring, the fourth, an etching, each signed Benson B. Moore in pencil along the lower margin, the first with some surface soiling along the lower third and lower margin. Each framed as one of a group of four.*
Plate size of the first: 102 x 89 mm (4 x 3-1/2 in)
Plate size of the fourth: 70 x 102 (2-3/4 x 4 in)
B. Winter on Occoquan Run, VA, Winter on the Lower Potomac, Old C & O Canal, Road in Winter, National Arboretum and Abandoned Lock, C & O Canal, Washington, D.C.: Group of Five Works
Each an etching, each signed Benson Bond Moore in pencil l.l., the fifth, numbered 75 in pencil l.r.; some with toning and scattered minor foxing. Each framed as one of a group of five.*
Plate size of the first: 95 x 121 mm (3-3/4 x 4-3/4 in)
Plate size of the fifth: 114 x 127 mm (4-1/2 x 5 in)
Original etching by Benson B. Moore (American, 1882-1974) titled "White Herons at Home". Artist label verso. Pencil signed, Limited to 30. Image size 7 1/2" x 6 1/2", framed to 16" x 13". Very good visual condition. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
Benson B Moore (1882 Benson Bond Moore (1882 - 1974) was active/lived in District Of Columbia, Florida. Benson Moore is known for rural landscape and wildlife painting, illustration, etching. Image Size: 7 x 5 in. Overall Size: 13 x 10.5 in.
Two Waterfowl Sporting Prints: Benson Bond Moore (American 1882-1974), Canadian Goose, signed "Benson B Moore" in pencil l.l.; and Sherman Trowbridge (American, 20th Century), Ducks in Flight, signed "Sherman Trowbridge" in pencil l.r. Both aquatint and etching on paper, sight sizes to 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in., framed.
BENSON B. MOORE, WHITE HERONS ETCHINGOriginal etching by Benson B. Moore (American, 1882-1974) titled "White Herons at Home". Artist label verso. Pencil signed, Limited to 30. Image size 7 1/2" x 6 1/2", framed to 16" x 13". Very good visual condition. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
LETTER FROM ANDREW WYETH (AMERICAN, 1917-2009) TO ALICE MOORELetter from ANDREW WYETH (American, 1917-2009) to Alice Moore, Thursday, November 4, 1937 My Dearest, There is no reason for me to tell you how swell it was being with you because you know it but I can tell you how much I miss you my sweet, and how I do miss you I feel terrible. It certainly does seem strange being in Chadds Ford again. I am really lost down here with no sea to rest my eyes on. I have been frightfully busy since I last saw you am working on some pictures for a history of the Swedes in Delaware by Christopher L. Ward, have you ever heard of him? Have got a week to do a hundred drawings which ought to keep me busy. (But I can't stop from thinking of you, Alice.) Just received a copy of the Art Digest and there's a very good write-up about my show. I will send it to you. I am enclosing a letter I received from a friend of mine who knows Morgan Dennis who is a very famous etcher and who is also a very good water colorist. Thought you might be interested in what he had to say about my show. Next week I expect to start in on Egg Tempera again. I am planning to do a portrait of a negro who lives in Chadds Ford which ought to be fine. I guess I will be around Chadds until after Thanksgiving. They all got sore as hell when I told them that I was going south God damn them excuse me, that doesn't sound like me but I can't help it. I love you and only counting the days until I see you again. Andy Enclosed letter from Lester Bottomley, October 29, 1937 Dear Andy, This week came a letter from Morgan Dennis - after seeing your show. Below is a copy of his letter which I send for what it is worth to you. I might add he is not given to being over-enthusiastic and I'm really amazed at what he writes. Here it is! - "Saw the Wyeth water colors this afternoon and I'm still drunk with color. I was simply staggered. Here is the greatest water colorist in America and Macbeth thinks so. I'd rather have one of those than a Sargent Winslow Homer or a Benson. They really make Whorf look anemic. I spent a couple hours drinking them in. They are both inspiration and yet they almost discourage me. But I'm glad you tipped me off, because it will be a help - seeing them. They are priced very reasonable and many are sold. You ought to see them really. Here is a genius N.C. never did anything himself to compare for strength, color, and masterly drawing - and he is only a kid - more power to his brush if he needs any." - That's that!! - So there are the comments of a master in his line etching. Best of luck to you, Sincerely, Lester Bottomley P.S. You may have a chance to see the exhibition as per enclosed card - Morgan Dennis lives at the Hotel Irving 26 Gramercy Park, E. 20th St. and I'm sure you would find something in common if you cared to look him up. L.B. Condition:
Two Benson Moore etchings (Benson Bond Moore, American, 1882-1974), hand-colored etchings with original labels verso, both signed in pencil lower left "Benson B. Moore…": "Mockingbird", Ed. 50, page 9-7/8 x 8-7/8 in.; titled in pencil bottom left "The Lone Goose", Ed. 75, page 7-3/4 x 8-1/8 in.; 20th century gilt wood frames. Both with toning and fading, tape stains from masking tape at points verso; frames with abrasions.
Benson Bond Moore (American 1882-1974)
Scarlet Ibises and Sapsucker: Two Works
Each an etching with hand coloring, the first, signed Benson B. Moore in pencil l.l. and numbered 25 in pencil l.l., the second, signed Benson B. Moore along the lower plate mark and numbered 100 l.r.; each with some mild toning and some surface paper loss from earlier hingings along top margins. Each framed.*
Sheet size of the first: 279 x 216 mm (11 x 8-1/2 in)
Sheet size of the second: 146 x 108 mm (5-3/4 x 4-1/4 in)
Letter from ANDREW WYETH (American, 1917-2009) to Alice Moore: Letter from ANDREW WYETH (American, 1917-2009) to Alice Moore. Thursday, November 4, 1937. My Dearest, . There is no reason for me to tell you how swell it was being with you because you know it but I can tell you how much I miss you my sweet, and how I do miss you I feel terrible. It certainly does seem strange being in Chadds Ford again. I am really lost down here with no sea to rest my eyes on. I have been frightfully busy since I last saw you am working on some pictures for a history of the Swedes in Delaware by Christopher L. Ward, have you ever heard of him? Have got a week to do a hundred drawings which ought to keep me busy. (But I can't stop from thinking of you, Alice. ). Just received a copy of the Art Digest and there's a very good write-up about my show. I will send it to you. I am enclosing a letter I received from a friend of mine who knows Morgan Dennis who is a very famous etcher and who is also a very good water colorist. Thought you might be interested in what he had to say about my show. Next week I expect to start in on Egg Tempera again. I am planning to do a portrait of a negro who lives in Chadds Ford which ought to be fine. I guess I will be around Chadds until after Thanksgiving. They all got sore as hell when I told them that I was going south God damn them excuse me, that doesn't sound like me but I can't help it. I love you and only counting the days until I see you again. Andy. . Enclosed letter from Lester Bottomley, October 29, 1937. Dear Andy, . This week came a letter from Morgan Dennis - after seeing your show. Below is a copy of his letter which I send for what it is worth to you. I might add he is not given to being over-enthusiastic and I'm really amazed at what he writes. Here it is! -. "Saw the Wyeth water colors this afternoon and I'm still drunk with color. I was simply staggered. Here is the greatest water colorist in America and Macbeth thinks so. I'd rather have one of those than a Sargent Winslow Homer or a Benson. They really make Whorf look anemic. I spent a couple hours drinking them in. They are both inspiration and yet they almost discourage me. But I'm glad you tipped me off, because it will be a help - seeing them. They are priced very reasonable and many are sold. You ought to see them really. Here is a genius N. C. never did anything himself to compare for strength, color, and masterly drawing - and he is only a kid - more power to his brush if he needs any. " - That's that!! -. So there are the comments of a master in his line etching. Best of luck to you, . Sincerely, . Lester Bottomley. P. S. You may have a chance to see the exhibition as per enclosed card -. Morgan Dennis lives at the Hotel Irving 26 Gramercy Park, E. 20th St. and I'm sure you would find something in common if you cared to look him up. L. B.
Benson B. Moore Etching Belted Kingfisher image area 1 1/2'' x 2 3/4'' pencil signed edition of 50.
Benson Bond Moore (American, 1882-1974)
Portrait of an Owl, 1933. Signed "Benson B. Moore" in pencil l.l., edition of 100. Etching, plate size 8 3/4 x 6 7/8 in., unframed.
Benson B. Moore etching Benson B. Moore (American 1882-1974)- ''King Vultures''- etching, signed and numbered 17/100 in pencil, tape remnants. 7 x 8 3/4''
Benson B. Moore Etching Ivory Billed Woodpeckerimage area 5 1/2'' x 6 1/2'' pencil signed edition of 75.
BENSON BOND MOORE (AMERICAN, 1882-1974) THREE ORIGINAL ETCHINGS AND TWO PHOTOREPRODUCTIONS Hand colored etchings Framed; "Goliath Heron" 5 x 3 1/2 in. (sight) lower left signed Benson Moore and initialed BM, lower right numbered 50; "Baldpates or Wideons" 4 1/2 x 6 in. (sight) lower left signed Benson Moore and initialed BM, lower right numbered 75; "Mourning Dove" 6 x 4 1/2 in. (sight) lower left signed Benson Moore, lower right numbered 40 and initialed BM; "Egrets" 5 x 3 1/2 in. (sight) lower left signed Benson Moore, lower right titled Egrets and initialed BM; "Egret in Flight" 6 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (sight) lower left signed Benjamin B Moore lower right numbered 50
Benson Bond Moore (American 1882-1974)
Polar Bears on an Ice Flow and Gorilla: Two Works
Each an etching, the first signed Benson B. Moore in pencil l.l. and numbered 40 l.r., the second signed Benson Moore in ink l.l. and numbered 75 in ink l.r.; the first with an area of spotting in margin at u.c., the second apparently in good condition overall. Each framed.*
Plate size of the first: 146 x 171 mm (5-3/4 x 6-3/4 in)
Plate size of the second: 95 x 108 mm (3-1/2 x 4-1/4 in)
Benson Bond Moore (American 1882-1974)
House in the Maryland Suburbs of Washington, D.C.
Etching, signed Benson B. Moore in pencil l.r. and numbered 12/100 in pencil l.l.; overall with slight toning. Framed.*
Plate size: 146 x 178 mm (5-3/4 x 7 in)
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Estate of the Artist
Benson Bond Moore American, 1882-1974 "The Canal Boat, Georgetown, Evening" color etching, ed. 50 signed in pencil "Benson B. Moore" ll, titled on verso 5 3/4 x 7 in., framed
COLLECTION OF (22) ETCHINGS AND ENGRAVINGS 20th c., including (1) signed Kenji Ushiku, (8) Arpad Gerster, (3) signed Harry Shokler, (3) Benson B. Moore (2 signed), smallest: 10"h x 7"w, largest: 18.5"h x 15"w (sheet sizes)