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Nestor Fruge (American/Louisiana, 1914-2011), "French Quarter Street Scene" and "French Quarter Courtyard Scene", 2 watercolors on paper, both signed lower right, each 15 in. x 11 1/8 in., framed alike, each overall 21 1/4 in. x 17 1/4 in. x 1 in. (2 pcs.) Condition: Overall good condition.
Neal Auction CompanyNestor Fruge, American (1916-2012), Watercolor on Paper Painting. Signed Bottom Left. Framed Under Glass. Has Not Been Examined Out of Glass. Condition: Generally Good. Frame shows some wear and tear. Dimensions: Sight-11" x 8.5". Frame-16.75" x 13.75". Provenance: From a Queens, NY Home. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.
World Auction GalleryARTIST: Nestor Hippoyle Fruge (Louisiana, 1916 - 2012) NAME: New Orleans Cityscape MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Excellent. Framed under glass. SIGHT SIZE: 15 x 11 inches / 38 x 27 cm FRAME SIZE: 21 x 17 inches / 53 x 43 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120855 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born Bayou LaFourche, Louisiana in 1916. Self-trained artist. Areas of experience - New Orleans, New York, Paris, and Mexico. Achievements and awards date back to mid-30's. Operated Fruge's Academy of Art, New Orleans, 1949-1952. Since then has traveled and exhibited principally in Europe and Mexico with frequent periodic sojourns in New Orleans.
Broward Auction Gallery LLCARTIST: Nestor Hippoyle Fruge (Louisiana, 1916 - 2012) NAME: New Orleans Cityscape MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Excellent. Framed under glass. SIGHT SIZE: 15 x 11 inches / 38 x 27 cm FRAME SIZE: 21 x 17 inches / 53 x 43 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120855 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born Bayou LaFourche, Louisiana in 1916. Self-trained artist. Areas of experience - New Orleans, New York, Paris, and Mexico. Achievements and awards date back to mid-30's. Operated Fruge's Academy of Art, New Orleans, 1949-1952. Since then has traveled and exhibited principally in Europe and Mexico with frequent periodic sojourns in New Orleans.
Broward Auction Gallery LLCARTIST: Nestor Hippoyle Fruge (Louisiana, 1916 - 2012) NAME: New Orleans Cityscape MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Excellent. Framed under glass. SIGHT SIZE: 15 x 11 inches / 38 x 27 cm FRAME SIZE: 21 x 17 inches / 53 x 43 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120855 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born Bayou LaFourche, Louisiana in 1916. Self-trained artist. Areas of experience - New Orleans, New York, Paris, and Mexico. Achievements and awards date back to mid-30's. Operated Fruge's Academy of Art, New Orleans, 1949-1952. Since then has traveled and exhibited principally in Europe and Mexico with frequent periodic sojourns in New Orleans.
Broward Auction Gallery LLCARTIST: Nestor Hippoyle Fruge (Louisiana, 1916 - 2012) NAME: New Orleans Cityscape MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Excellent. Framed under glass. SIGHT SIZE: 15 x 11 inches / 38 x 27 cm FRAME SIZE: 21 x 17 inches / 53 x 43 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120855 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born Bayou LaFourche, Louisiana in 1916. Self-trained artist. Areas of experience - New Orleans, New York, Paris, and Mexico. Achievements and awards date back to mid-30's. Operated Fruge's Academy of Art, New Orleans, 1949-1952. Since then has traveled and exhibited principally in Europe and Mexico with frequent periodic sojourns in New Orleans.
Broward Auction Gallery LLCNESTOR FRUGE (NEW ORLEANS, 1914/16-2012) NEW ORLEANS SCENES, LOT OF TWO, watercolor on paper, depicting courtyards, signed lower right "N Fruge". Housed under glass in original frames retaining labels for Whyte Gallery, Washington, D.C.
Jeffrey S. Evans & AssociatesARTIST: Nestor Hippoyle Fruge (Louisiana, 1916 - 2012) NAME: New Orleans Cityscape MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Excellent. Framed under glass. SIGHT SIZE: 15 x 11 inches / 38 x 27 cm FRAME SIZE: 21 x 17 inches / 53 x 43 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 119930 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born Bayou LaFourche, Louisiana in 1916. Self-trained artist. Areas of experience - New Orleans, New York, Paris, and Mexico. Achievements and awards date back to mid-30's. Operated Fruge's Academy of Art, New Orleans, 1949-1952. Since then has traveled and exhibited principally in Europe and Mexico with frequent periodic sojourns in New Orleans.
Broward Auction Gallery LLCARTIST: Nestor Hippoyle Fruge (Louisiana, 1916 - 2012) NAME: New Orleans Cityscape MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Excellent. Framed under glass. SIGHT SIZE: 15 x 11 inches / 38 x 27 cm FRAME SIZE: 21 x 17 inches / 53 x 43 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 119929 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born Bayou LaFourche, Louisiana in 1916. Self-trained artist. Areas of experience - New Orleans, New York, Paris, and Mexico. Achievements and awards date back to mid-30's. Operated Fruge's Academy of Art, New Orleans, 1949-1952. Since then has traveled and exhibited principally in Europe and Mexico with frequent periodic sojourns in New Orleans.
Broward Auction Gallery LLCARTIST: Nestor Hippoyle Fruge (Louisiana, 1916 - 2012) NAME: New Orleans Cityscape MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Excellent. Framed under glass. SIGHT SIZE: 15 x 11 inches / 38 x 27 cm FRAME SIZE: 21 x 17 inches / 53 x 43 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 119928 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born Bayou LaFourche, Louisiana in 1916. Self-trained artist. Areas of experience - New Orleans, New York, Paris, and Mexico. Achievements and awards date back to mid-30's. Operated Fruge's Academy of Art, New Orleans, 1949-1952. Since then has traveled and exhibited principally in Europe and Mexico with frequent periodic sojourns in New Orleans.
Broward Auction Gallery LLCARTIST: Nestor Hippoyle Fruge (Louisiana, 1916 - 2012) NAME: New Orleans Cityscape MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Excellent. Framed under glass. SIGHT SIZE: 15 x 11 inches / 38 x 27 cm FRAME SIZE: 21 x 17 inches / 53 x 43 cm SIGNATURE: lower left SKU#: 119927 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born Bayou LaFourche, Louisiana in 1916. Self-trained artist. Areas of experience - New Orleans, New York, Paris, and Mexico. Achievements and awards date back to mid-30's. Operated Fruge's Academy of Art, New Orleans, 1949-1952. Since then has traveled and exhibited principally in Europe and Mexico with frequent periodic sojourns in New Orleans.
Broward Auction Gallery LLCNestor Fruge (1916-2012, Louisiana), "Seated Nude," c. 1960, ink wash on paper and "Mexican Street Scene," 20th c., felt tip pen on paper, signed lower left and lower right respectively, with E. L. Borenstein Collection paperwork attached en verso, presented in a wood frame, H.- 10 3/4 in., W.- 16 3/4 in., Framed H.- 17 in., W.- 23 in. Provenance: Originally from the E. Lorenz "Larry" Borenstein (1919-1981) Collection, an important art dealer in New Orleans and the "Father of Preservation Hall." (2 Pcs.)
Crescent City Auction GalleryNestor Fruge (1916-2012, Louisiana), "Seascape," 20th c., watercolor on paper, signed lower right, presented in a wood frame, H.- 12 in., W.- 9 in., Framed- H.- 21 in., W.- 17 in., D.- 1 in.
Crescent City Auction GalleryNestor Fruge (1916-2012, Louisiana), "Creole Woman," 20th c., watercolor on paper, signed upper right, with E. L. Borenstein Collection paperwork attached en verso, presented in a wood frame, H.- 14 1/2 in., W.- 10 3/4 in., Framed 23 3/4 in., W.- 19 1/2 in. Provenance: Originally from the E. Lorenz "Larry" Borenstein (1919-1981) Collection, an important art dealer in New Orleans and the "Father of Preservation Hall."
Crescent City Auction GalleryNestor Fruge (1916-2012, Louisiana), "Astella," 20th c., watercolor on paper, signed lower right, titled verso with E. L. Borenstein Collection paperwork attached , presented in a painted wood frame, H.- 10 3/4 in., W.- 8 1/4 in., Framed H.- 21 in., W.- 18 in. Provenance: Originally from the E. Lorenz "Larry" Borenstein (1919-1981) Collection, an important art dealer in New Orleans and the "Father of Preservation Hall."
Crescent City Auction GalleryNestor Fruge (1916-2012, Louisiana), "Two Women," 20th c., watercolor on paper, signed lower right, with E. L. Borenstein Collection paperwork attached en verso, presented in a wood frame, H.- 10 7/8 in., W.- 14 5/8 in., Framed H.- 16 1/2 in., W.- 20 1/2 in., Provenance: Originally from the E. Lorenz "Larry" Borenstein (1919-1981) Collection, an important art dealer in New Orleans and the "Father of Preservation Hall."
Crescent City Auction GalleryNestor Fruge (1916-2012, Louisiana), "Acapulco Beach," 20th c., oil on canvas, signed lower right, collection label on lower left of frame, with E. L. Borenstein Collection paperwork attached en verso, presented in a wood frame, H.- 14 in., W.- 25 1/4 in., Framed H.- 18 in., W.- 29 1/4 in. Provenance: Originally from the E. Lorenz "Larry" Borenstein (1919-1981) Collection, an important art dealer in New Orleans and the "Father of Preservation Hall."
Crescent City Auction GalleryNestor Hippoyle Fruge (1914-2012) New Orleans, Watercolor. Street scene depicting a church. Signed lower right. Overall: 20 1/2 x 17 in Sight: 14 1/2 x 11 in
Sarasota Estate AuctionNESTOR FRUGE (Louisiana, 1916-2012) watercolor on paper, "Jackson Square," New Orleans, Louisiana. Signed lower left, titled verso. Image measures 14.75" x 10.5". In a wood frame; 23" x 18.25" overall.
O'GallerieThis framed watercolor painting by Nestor Hippoyle Fruge (American, Louisiana c1916-2011) features Royal Street in New Orleans on a rainy day. On the back of the painting there is a note that reads, "Watercolors By Nestor Fruge 623 Royal St. N.O., La 70130." Signed N Fruge 20.5 x 16.75" (frame), 19 x 15" (sight)
Mark Lawson Antiques, Inc.Nestor Fruge (1916-2012, Louisiana), "Seated Nude," c. 1960, ink wash on paper and "Mexican Street Scene," 20th c., felt tip pen on paper, signed lower left and lower right respectively, with E. L. Borenstein Collection paperwork attached en verso, presented in a wood frame, H.- 10 3/4 in., W.- 16 3/4 in., Framed H.- 17 in., W.- 23 in. Provenance: Originally from the E. Lorenz "Larry" Borenstein (1919-1981) Collection, an important art dealer in New Orleans and the "Father of Preservation Hall."
Crescent City Auction GalleryNestor Fruge (1916-2012, Louisiana), "Creole Woman," 20th c., watercolor on paper, signed upper right, with E. L. Borenstein Collection paperwork attached en verso, presented in a wood frame, H.- 14 1/2 in., W.- 10 3/4 in., Framed 23 3/4 in., W.- 19 1/2 in. Provenance: Originally from the E. Lorenz "Larry" Borenstein (1919-1981) Collection, an important art dealer in New Orleans and the "Father of Preservation Hall."
Crescent City Auction GalleryNestor Fruge (1916-2012, Louisiana), "New Orleans Courtyard Scene," 20th c., presented in a gilt frame, H.- 16 in., W.- 11 1/2 in., Framed H.- 23 in., W.- 19 in. Provenance: The Kissee Art Collection.
Crescent City Auction GalleryNestor Fruge (1916-2012, Louisiana), "Acapulco Beach," 20th c., oil on canvas, signed lower right, collection label on lower left of frame, with E. L. Borenstein Collection paperwork attached en verso, presented in a wood frame, H.- 14 in., W.- 25 1/4 in., Framed H.- 18 in., W.- 29 1/4 in. Provenance: Originally from the E. Lorenz "Larry" Borenstein (1919-1981) Collection.
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