American

This is an interesting original watercolor painting of a monument and reflecting pool. This watercolor came to us unidentified as to the artist but it is a very competent hand that created this work. on the back of the illustration board is a New York art dealer, N.E. Montross. The painting measures 11 1/2X19 1/2 inches, no apparent signature. About Montross:

This is an original charcoal drawing by American illustrator Karl Godwin (1893-1962) This drawing showing a woman holding a rifle and protecting her homestead. The drawing measures 11 3/4X15 3/4 inches, It is clearly signed lower right corner. The drawing is laid down between boards but is very presentable just as it appears.
Godwin was one of the illustrators for readers digest.

This is an original watercolor painting by Boston artist William Goodrich Beal (1855-1919) This piece is signed and titled lower left "Cornwall" under the artist's signature. The painting came to us in what appears to be the original frame with an early Macy's label NY. The painting measures 5 1/2X9 inches. The painting is in very good condition, the color is still rich. The overall frame size is 8 1/4X11 3/4 inches

Ink and ink wash drawing. C. 1950's. Drawing measures 9 x 14 inches in a grey 18 1/4 x 23 1/2 inch distressed wood frame. Pencil signed in the lower right.

Watercolor on chine colle. Image measures 8 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches in a 16 1/2 x 14 3/4 inch ornate gold frame. Unsigned.

Brown chalk drawing C. 1900. Signed and dated in chalk in the lower left. On 12 1/4 x 9 1/2 inch medium weight laid type paper. The artist has accurately captured the subject with very few lines.