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Landscape painter, Water color painter, Painter, b. 1873 - d. 1948

(b Paris, 1873; d New York City, 1948) American painter. Louis Aston Knight, son of the widely celebrated painter Daniel Ridgway Knight, painted, much like his father, both in France as well as in the United States. There is, at first, a similarity between Louis Aston and Daniel Ridgway's paintings, particularly in their subject matter of the French peasant and their handling of the French countryside. It is also true that the son and the father went on outings together for en-plein-air painting. On occasion Louis Aston also painted the flowers in his father's paintings, yet there was a gentleman's agreement between father and son that the former would concentrate on figure painting and the latter would concentrate on landscapes. In fact, Louis Aston soon found his favorite subjects in the 'rushing, crystal clear streams of Normandy’, as well as in the movement, flow and reflections of water everywhere - in mountain torrents, alongside a ship at sea, or merely in the glistening rain puddles of a city square. It is, therefore, no surprise that some critics should have acclaimed him as unexcelled in his treatment of water in all its moods. (Credit: Christie’s, New York, 19th Century Paintings, October 27, 2004, lot 226)

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  • Louis Aston Knight (French/American, 1873-1948) Lake Scene, NY, Oil in Canvas
    Feb. 16, 2025

    Louis Aston Knight (French/American, 1873-1948) Lake Scene, NY, Oil in Canvas

    Est: $400 - $800

    Description: An oil on canvas painting depicting a lake scene, probably in the Finger Lakes, New York. Materials: Oil on canvas Markings & Inscriptions: Signed bottom left Date: Ca. 1930sBr> Maker: Louis Aston Knight (French/American, 1873-1948) Dimensions: 26" x 68". Provenance: From a West Chester, Pennsylvania collection.

    Hoch LTD.
  • Louis Aston Knight (French/American, 1873-1948) Canadaigua Lake, Large Oil on Board Painting
    Feb. 16, 2025

    Louis Aston Knight (French/American, 1873-1948) Canadaigua Lake, Large Oil on Board Painting

    Est: $800 - $1,600

    Description: A large oil on board painting depicting an expansive view, presumably over Canandaigua Lake, NY toward the distant shoreline and hills. Materials: Oil, wood Markings & Inscriptions: Signed lower right 'Aston Knight, Paris' Date: Early / mid 20th century Maker: Louis Aston Knight (French/American, 1873-1948) Dimensions: 35.5" x 73" framed. Provenance: From a West Chester, Pennsylvania collection.

    Hoch LTD.
  • Louis Aston Knight (French/American, 1873-1948) Canadaigua Lake, Large Oil on Board Painting
    Feb. 16, 2025

    Louis Aston Knight (French/American, 1873-1948) Canadaigua Lake, Large Oil on Board Painting

    Est: $800 - $1,600

    Description:A large oil painting depicting a cottage and shoreline view over a lake, the view framed by pine trees. This view is likely of Canadaigua Lake, NY. Materials: Oil paint, wood Markings & Inscriptions: Signed and located lower left, also illegibly inscribed "(?) Farm" Date: October, 1932 Maker: Louis Aston Knight (French/American, 1873-1948) Dimensions: 39.5" x 70" framed. Provenance:From a West Chester, Pennsylvania collection.

    Hoch LTD.
  • Louis Aston Knight (French/American, 1873-1948) Cook's Point, Canandaigua Lake, Oil on Canvas Painting
    Feb. 16, 2025

    Louis Aston Knight (French/American, 1873-1948) Cook's Point, Canandaigua Lake, Oil on Canvas Painting

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Description: A large oil on canvas painting depicting a cottage at Cook's Point, along the Canandaigua Lake shoreline, with a view over the lake in the distance . Materials: Oil on Canvas Markings & Inscriptions: Signed and titled Date: Ca. 1930S Maker: Louis Aston Knight (French/American, 1873-1948) Dimensions:25.25" x 31.5", 29.75" x 36" framed. Provenance: From a West Chester, Pennsylvania collection.

    Hoch LTD.
  • LOUIS ASTON KNIGHT (American 1873-1948) "Cottage by a River at Sunset," 20TH CENTURY
    Feb. 08, 2025

    LOUIS ASTON KNIGHT (American 1873-1948) "Cottage by a River at Sunset," 20TH CENTURY

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    LOUIS ASTON KNIGHT (American 1873-1948) "Cottage by a River at Sunset," 20TH CENTURY, oil on canvas, signed L/R, "Aston Knight / Paris." 35" x 46" Frame: 43" x 53 1/2"

    Simpson Galleries, LLC
  • Louis Aston Knight (American, 1873 - 1948), "Housatonic Valley", oil on board, impressionistic rendering of hillside view in late summer, valley farms in midground with darkly toned mountains and cloudy sky in backgro...
    Jan. 20, 2025

    Louis Aston Knight (American, 1873 - 1948), "Housatonic Valley", oil on board, impressionistic rendering of hillside view in late summer, valley farms in midground with darkly toned mountains and cloudy sky in backgro...

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Louis Aston Knight (American, 1873 - 1948), "Housatonic Valley", oil on board, impressionistic rendering of hillside view in late summer, valley farms in midground with darkly toned mountains and cloudy sky in background, signed lower right with indistinct letters below, framed, gallery label verso along with note card containing artist bio, wear consistent with age, ss: 15" h. x 21 1/4" w.

    Winter Associates, Inc.
  • Louis Aston Knight, Wash House By The River, Oil on Canvas
    Jan. 14, 2025

    Louis Aston Knight, Wash House By The River, Oil on Canvas

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Louis Aston Knight - French American, 1873 - 1948 Wash House By The River, signed Oil on Canvas measuring H 45.5 W 31.75 inches On a heavily carved wooden frame, measuring H 54 W 41 inches. Condition: good.

    Dallas Auction Gallery
  • Louis Aston Knight (French/American 1873-1948), Conversation by the Parisian Riverside, Featuring a young man and women talking amongst flowers, Watercolor on paper, Signed lower right Aston Knight, Paris, 16 1/2" x 2...
    Jan. 01, 2025

    Louis Aston Knight (French/American 1873-1948), Conversation by the Parisian Riverside, Featuring a young man and women talking amongst flowers, Watercolor on paper, Signed lower right Aston Knight, Paris, 16 1/2" x 2...

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Louis Aston Knight (French/American 1873-1948) Conversation by the Parisian Riverside Featuring a young man and women talking amongst flowers Watercolor on paper Signed lower right Aston Knight, Paris 16 1/2" x 20 1/2" Condition: overall very good condition, framed under glass

    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
  • Louis Aston Knight ''Honfleur, Quai Sainte Catherine" Oil
    Dec. 05, 2024

    Louis Aston Knight ''Honfleur, Quai Sainte Catherine" Oil

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Louis Aston Knight (1873-1948 French) ''Honfleur, Quai Sainte Catherine'' Oil on Panel 14''x10.5''. Composition of a street scene with signs and figures. Signed lower left. Original gilt framing 20''x16.5''. Excellent condition.

    MBA Seattle Auction LLC
  • Louis Aston Knight (1873-1948), Sunset In The Risle Valley, Oil On Canvas
    Nov. 23, 2024

    Louis Aston Knight (1873-1948), Sunset In The Risle Valley, Oil On Canvas

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    Louis Aston Knight (French, American, 1873-1948), Sunset In The Risle Valley, Oil On Canvas. Signed lower right. Louis Aston Knight was born in Paris in 1873, son of painter David Ridgeway Knight. He is best known for his plein air renderings of the French countryside, particularly the streams of rivers of Normandy. The Risle is a coastal river in the Normandy Region of France. As framed approximately 40.5W x 34.125H x 2.5D in. Sight 31.5W x 25.25H in.

    Clark's Auction Company
  • LOUIS ASTON KNIGHT (American, 1879-1948)
    Nov. 17, 2024

    LOUIS ASTON KNIGHT (American, 1879-1948)

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    The Garden Path Oil on board h. 10-1/2 w. 13-1/2 in. Signed lower right, signed and titled on verso overall: 18-1/2 x 21-3/4 in. (frame)

    Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
  • LOUIS ASTON KNIGHT LAKE HOUSE
    Nov. 16, 2024

    LOUIS ASTON KNIGHT LAKE HOUSE

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    Knight, Louis Aston (1873-1948) French-Born American Artist. Oil on Canvas - signed lower right. A cozy cottage peeking through lush greenery and fresh blooms by a sparkling stream. Canvas measures 18x22 framed to overall size of 24x30. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • Louis Aston Knight, River with Bridge
    Nov. 14, 2024

    Louis Aston Knight, River with Bridge

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    Louis Aston Knight River with Bridge oil on canvas 25.5 h x 32 w in (65 x 81 cm) Signed and inscribed to lower right 'Aston Knight Paris'. Provenance: Robert A. Blekicki Antiques, Sarasota | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Louis Aston Knight (American, 1873 - 1948), "Housatonic Valley", oil on board, impressionistic rendering of hillside view in late summer, valley farms in midground with darkly toned mountains and cloudy sky in backgro...
    Nov. 04, 2024

    Louis Aston Knight (American, 1873 - 1948), "Housatonic Valley", oil on board, impressionistic rendering of hillside view in late summer, valley farms in midground with darkly toned mountains and cloudy sky in backgro...

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    Louis Aston Knight (American, 1873 - 1948), "Housatonic Valley", oil on board, impressionistic rendering of hillside view in late summer, valley farms in midground with darkly toned mountains and cloudy sky in background, signed lower right with indistinct letters below, framed, gallery label verso along with note card containing artist bio, wear consistent with age, ss: 15" h. x 21 1/4" w.

    Winter Associates, Inc.
  • Louis Aston Knight (Am. 1873-1948), River View, France, Oil on canvas, framed
    Oct. 13, 2024

    Louis Aston Knight (Am. 1873-1948), River View, France, Oil on canvas, framed

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Louis Aston Knight (Am. 1873-1948) River View, France Oil on canvas, framed Signed l.l., exhibition label and Spanierman Gallery label verso, artist label on crossbar verso 27 1/4" x 45 9/16" actual, 36 9/16" x 55" framed

    Barridoff Auctions
  • Louis Aston Knight (American, 1873-1948) Oil on Board "Sailing Fleet from Dutch Harbor", H 20" W 25"
    Oct. 10, 2024

    Louis Aston Knight (American, 1873-1948) Oil on Board "Sailing Fleet from Dutch Harbor", H 20" W 25"

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Signed lower right. Period frame ca. 1920-1940 is giltwood, 30 1/2" x 35 1/2".

    DuMouchelles
  • Louis Aston Knight (American, 1873-1948) summer cottage river scene, oil on canvas, signed lower left, 25 3/4" x 32" canvas, 32" x 38" overall
    Oct. 08, 2024

    Louis Aston Knight (American, 1873-1948) summer cottage river scene, oil on canvas, signed lower left, 25 3/4" x 32" canvas, 32" x 38" overall

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Louis Aston Knight (American, 1873-1948) summer cottage river scene, oil on canvas, signed lower left, 25 3/4" x 32" canvas, 32" x 38" overall

    Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
  • Louis Aston Knight 1879-1948 Watercolor Painting
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Louis Aston Knight 1879-1948 Watercolor Painting

    Est: $50 - $500

    Louis Aston Knight (French, 1879-1948). An antique watercolor painting on paper. A rural landscape depicting a running river encircled by a pine tree forest. Signed "Aston Knight Paris" lower right. Presented in a gilt frame under glass. Sight size 10" x 13.5. " Dimensions: 16.5 X 19.75 X 1 in. Condition: Good overall vintage condition with average age toning and mild surface wear. Frame showing average storage wear to edges and corners. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $95 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Local Delivery: Florida door-to-door hand delivery service available for this lot; contact [email protected] for an estimate.

    Hill Auction Gallery
  • Aston Knight, French born, American 1873-1948, European Cottage, Oil on board, Measures 32” x 25”
    Jul. 26, 2024

    Aston Knight, French born, American 1873-1948, European Cottage, Oil on board, Measures 32” x 25”

    Est: -

    Aston Knight French born, American, 1873-1948 European Cottage Oil on board Original signed painting by Ashton Knight, inscribed Paris, depicts one of favorite his subjects, the cottages and gardens in the towns surrounding his home in Beaumont-le-Roger. He was noted for his ability to render water, which is included in this painting along with a thatched roof cottage and rose bushes filling the foreground. His auction record is $108,000, for A Cottage Along the River, secured at Sotheby's, New York on 30 November 2005.

    Apple Tree Auction Center
  • Large Louis Aston Knight (1873-1948) The Mill Signed Original Watercolor Painting Paris
    Jul. 20, 2024

    Large Louis Aston Knight (1873-1948) The Mill Signed Original Watercolor Painting Paris

    Est: $5,000 - $10,000

    Described By: Sam HFA 57491 NGYDD Title: Large Louis Aston Knight (1873-1948) The Mill Signed Original Watercolor Painting Paris Description: Large Louis Aston Knight watercolor, with potential pastel additions, painting of a water mill. Signed “Aston Knight, Paris” in the lower left-hand corner. This painting is fresh to market, having never been in a dealer’s hands since the 1950’s and is both an exceptional piece, as well as an exceptionally rare and never-publicly-displayed artwork. A French-Born American Artist, Knight is noted for his paintings of quaint landscapes, his favorite subjects being cottages, mills, and gardens in the towns surrounding his hoe in Beaumont-le-Roger, and is most noted for his skill in portraying the reflections and movements of water. The son of Daniel Ridgway Knight, another renowned American painter of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Louis surpassed his father’s reputation gradually over his lifetime, but never more so than when one of his most famous artworks, The Afterglow, was purchased by sitting-U.S. President Warren G. Harding in 1922 to hang in the White House, and he later held a private exhibition at the White House for Calvin Coolidge during his Presidency. Type of Piece: Painting Measurements: Artwork: 32 x 25.5 inches. Frame: 37.5 x 31.5 x 2 inches. Condition: Painting has moderate scratches on surface of artwork and has been loosened in frame. Hallmarks: Aston Knight Paris Provenance: Consigned to us by the recently retired son of a Bayside Queens 1940’s businessman; this piece is fresh to market and has never been in a dealer’s hands since the 1950’s. Estimated weight of piece: 25 lbs. Shipping: CLICK HERE FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE Unfortunately we are not able to ship this item from our facilities. Please use the below link and the dimensions provided above to receive a quote for pickup, packing, and delivery of your purchase. Of course, if you would like to make arrangements to pick up your purchase in person, you are most welcome to make an appointment at the following address. 1131 4th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33701.

    Hess Fine Art
  • Louis Aston Knight 1879-1948 Watercolor Painting
    Jun. 26, 2024

    Louis Aston Knight 1879-1948 Watercolor Painting

    Est: $100 - $1,000

    Louis Aston Knight (French, 1879-1948). An antique watercolor painting on paper. A rural landscape work depicting a running river encircled by a forest pine trees. Signed "Aston Knight Paris" lower right. Presented in a gilt frame under glass. Sight size 10" x 13.5. " Dimensions: 16.5 X 19.75 X 1 in. Condition: Good overall vintage condition with average age toning and mild surface wear. Frame showing average storage wear to edges and corners. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $95 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.

    Hill Auction Gallery
  • Louis Aston Knight "Queensboro Bridge" Oil, 1941
    Apr. 21, 2024

    Louis Aston Knight "Queensboro Bridge" Oil, 1941

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Louis Aston Knight (French/American, 1873-1948), "The Queensboro Bridge", Oil on Canvas, 1941, signed and inscribed "New York, Oct. 25th 1941" lower right, Spanierman Gallery, LLC label to verso, carved gilt wood frame. Image: 17.75" H x 21.25" W; frame: 24.75" H x 28.25" W. Provenance: From a 188 E 78th Street estate. Keywords: Paintings, Postimpressionist, Postimpressionism, Landscape, Cityscape scene, Ed Koch, East River, New York City, Plein air

    Auctions at Showplace
  • Large Louis Aston Knight (1873-1948) The Mill Signed Painting Paris
    Apr. 13, 2024

    Large Louis Aston Knight (1873-1948) The Mill Signed Painting Paris

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    Title: Large Louis Aston Knight (1873-1948) The Mill Signed Oil on Canvas Painting Paris Description: Large Louis Aston Knight oil-on-canvas painting of a water mill. Signed “Aston Knight, Paris” in the lower left-hand corner. This painting is fresh to market, having never been in a dealer’s hands since the 1950’s and is both an exceptional piece, as well as an exceptionally rare and never-publicly-displayed artwork. A French-Born American Artist, Knight is noted for his paintings of quaint landscapes, his favorite subjects being cottages, mills, and gardens in the towns surrounding his hoe in Beaumont-le-Roger, and is most noted for his skill in portraying the reflections and movements of water. The son of Daniel Ridgway Knight, another renowned American painter of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Louis surpassed his father’s reputation gradually over his lifetime, but never more so than when one of his most famous artworks, The Afterglow, was purchased by sitting-U.S. President Warren G. Harding in 1922 to hang in the White House, and he later held a private exhibition at the White House for Calvin Coolidge during his Presidency. Type of Piece: Oil on Canvas Painting. Measurements: Frame: 37.5 x 31.5 x 2 inches. Artwork: 32 x 25.5 inches. Condition: Excellent. No foxing, paint loss, moisture damage, craquelure, or other negative conditions of note. Hallmarks: Aston Knight Paris Provenance: Consigned to us by the recently retired son of a Bayside Queens 1940’s businessman; this piece is fresh to market and has never been in a dealer’s hands since the 1950’s. Estimated weight of piece: 27.75 lbs. Described By: Sam CNX 1584 8025

    Hess Fine Art
  • Louis Aston Knight (1873-1948), Parisian canal scene, Oil on canvas, 21.5" H x 18.5" W
    Apr. 10, 2024

    Louis Aston Knight (1873-1948), Parisian canal scene, Oil on canvas, 21.5" H x 18.5" W

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Louis Aston Knight (1873-1948) Parisian canal scene Oil on canvas Signed and inscribed lower right: Aston Knight / Paris; signed again and inscribed, both in another hand, on a label affixed to the verso of the frame

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • LOUIS ASTON KNIGHT (New York/California/France, 1873-1948), Sunset over a French landscape., Oil on panel, 10.5" x 14". Framed 15.5" x 19.5".
    Apr. 05, 2024

    LOUIS ASTON KNIGHT (New York/California/France, 1873-1948), Sunset over a French landscape., Oil on panel, 10.5" x 14". Framed 15.5" x 19.5".

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    LOUIS ASTON KNIGHT New York/California/France, 1873-1948 Sunset over a French landscape. Signed under frame rabbet.

    Eldred's
  • Aston Knight Cottage with Flowers Painting
    Mar. 24, 2024

    Aston Knight Cottage with Flowers Painting

    Est: $600 - $800

    KNIGHT, Aston, (French, 1873-1948): Cottage with flower gardens and boxes, tree and clearing in background, Oil/Canvas, signed lower right, label verso Chaumier de Diane on stretcher, 21.75" x 18.25", framed 28" x 24". Condition: Scattered inpaint, patch repair verso, approx. 1.25" tear lower right.

    Amero Auctions
  • Louis Aston KNIGHT: Cottage Scene - Painting
    Mar. 09, 2024

    Louis Aston KNIGHT: Cottage Scene - Painting

    Est: $7,000 - $10,000

    Louis Aston Knight (French/American, 1873-1948) oil on canvas, depiction of an old cottage, by this French-born American artist, signed lower right. [Art: 17 1/2" H x 21" W; Frame: 24" H x 28" W]. In good condition.

    Roland Auctions NY
  • Louis Aston KNIGHT: River Scene - Painting
    Mar. 09, 2024

    Louis Aston KNIGHT: River Scene - Painting

    Est: $7,000 - $10,000

    Louis Aston Knight (French/American, 1873-1948) river scene in a sylvan setting, by this French-born American artist. [Art: 34 1/2" H x 45" W; Frame: 40 3/4" H x 52" W]. In overall good condition.

    Roland Auctions NY
  • Large Louis Aston Knight (1873-1948) The Mill Signed Oil on Canvas Painting Paris
    Mar. 02, 2024

    Large Louis Aston Knight (1873-1948) The Mill Signed Oil on Canvas Painting Paris

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    Title: Large Louis Aston Knight (1873-1948) The Mill Signed Oil on Canvas Painting Paris Description: Large Louis Aston Knight oil-on-canvas painting of a water mill. Signed “Aston Knight, Paris” in the lower left-hand corner. This painting is fresh to market, having never been in a dealer’s hands since the 1950’s and is both an exceptional piece, as well as an exceptionally rare and never-publicly-displayed artwork. A French-Born American Artist, Knight is noted for his paintings of quaint landscapes, his favorite subjects being cottages, mills, and gardens in the towns surrounding his hoe in Beaumont-le-Roger, and is most noted for his skill in portraying the reflections and movements of water. The son of Daniel Ridgway Knight, another renowned American painter of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Louis surpassed his father’s reputation gradually over his lifetime, but never more so than when one of his most famous artworks, The Afterglow, was purchased by sitting-U.S. President Warren G. Harding in 1922 to hang in the White House, and he later held a private exhibition at the White House for Calvin Coolidge during his Presidency. Type of Piece: Oil on Canvas Painting. Measurements: Frame: 37.5 x 31.5 x 2 inches. Artwork: 32 x 25.5 inches. Condition: Excellent. No foxing, paint loss, moisture damage, craquelure, or other negative conditions of note. Hallmarks: Aston Knight Paris Provenance: Consigned to us by the recently retired son of a Bayside Queens 1940’s businessman; this piece is fresh to market and has never been in a dealer’s hands since the 1950’s. Estimated weight of piece: 27.75 lbs. Shipping: This item is local pick up only. Shipping cost is not included. Item must be picked up at our location by the buyer or buyer's authorized agent. All arrangements for shipping, including preparation, packaging and loading are the responsibility of the buyer. This item may be shipped via UPS by our local UPS Store that picks up at our freight door. They charge for packing and shipping and will bill you separately. Described By: Sam CNX 1584 8025

    Hess Fine Art
  • Louis Aston Knight (1873-1948, New York,
    Dec. 03, 2023

    Louis Aston Knight (1873-1948, New York,

    Est: $500 - $700

    California, France) dated 1910. Portrait of Victoria (nee Frelinghuysen) Bates 1907-2002. Oil on board signed, dated and inscribed lower left. Sight size 21 3/4" high by 18". Overall 23 1/2" high by 19 1/2" wide. Good condition.

    Marion Antique Auctions
  • LOUIS ASTON KNIGHT (Paris, 1873-1948). "Landscape. Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner.
    Nov. 29, 2023

    LOUIS ASTON KNIGHT (Paris, 1873-1948). "Landscape. Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner.

    Est: €4,200 - €4,500

    LOUIS ASTON KNIGHT (Paris, 1873-1948). "Landscape. Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner. Size: 27.5 x 35 cm; 43.5 x 49 cm (frame). Louis Aston Knight was the son of the American expatriate artist Daniel Ridgway Knight. Born in Paris in 1873, Louis, unlike his father, had the privilege of growing up in a home where he was surrounded by art and music. Raised and educated in Europe, Louis attended the Chigwell School in England for his Liberal Arts studies and began his artistic training, under the tutelage of his father. He later studied formally with the great French Romantic painters, Robert-Fleury and Jules Lefebvre. In 1894 Aston Knight made his debut at the Paris Salon, beginning a highly acclaimed career. Among his many awards, he won a bronze medal at the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle, an honourable mention at the 1901 Paris Salon, a gold medal at Lyon in 1903, a gold medal at Geneva and Nantes in 1904, and gold medals at the Paris Salon in both 1905 and 1906, earning him the title of Hors concours for being the first American to win two gold medals at the Salon in two consecutive years. Knight was also made a Knight of the Legion of Honour in 1924, becoming an Officer in 1928 and finally a Commander in 1934. Louis Aston Knight is most famous for his French landscapes painted in and around his home in Beaumont-le-Roger. Aston admired Claude Monet and visited him from time to time at his house in Giverny. He was particularly impressed by Monet's gardens, and strove to cultivate a garden as beautiful as his. Knight also awarded prizes each year to the neighbouring peasants who maintained the most beautiful gardens. This ensured him good models for his landscape paintings of country houses. Knight gradually became well known on the New York art scene and travelled to the United States on numerous occasions, painting scenes in New York, Florida and California. In 1911 Knoedler and Co. organised an exhibition of his landscapes of the USA and France. His exhibition at the Levy Gallery in New York in 1931 attracted much attention. In fact, "Art News" reviewed the show and described its fame and plein-air approach:A group of new landscapes by Aston Knight, the popular Normandy river landscape painter, is the Levy Gallery's Christmas attraction. Mr Knight sticks to his well-established formula, no doubt due to the tremendous acclaim acquired in his early years, when Hopkinson Smith publicised him as the "painter of the high rubber boots", for Mr Knight was not content to study the action of the Normandy streams from the comfortable banks.... he used to don a pair of waist-high rubber boots and, placing his easel in mid-stream, paint the purulent waters at first hand. Aston Knight was a favourite of the American presidents of his day. In 1922, President Harding bought Aston Knight's painting, The Afterglow, to hang in the White House. Knight even organised a private White House exhibition for President Coolidge during his presidency. Many of his works have received international acclaim and are in art collections around the world, including the Musée du Luxembourg, the Musée des Colonies in Paris, the Toledo Museum of Fine Arts in Toledo, Ohio, and the Delgado Museum in New Orleans.

    Setdart Auction House
  • Louis Aston Knight, (2) mixed media on paper
    Nov. 16, 2023

    Louis Aston Knight, (2) mixed media on paper

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Louis Aston Knight (American,1873-1948), Forest Landscapes, watercolor and gouache on paper, each signed (lower left and right), framed under glass, 17.5"h x 22"w (sight), 23"h x 26"w (frame)

    Millea Bros Ltd
  • Louis Aston Knight (American, 1873-1948) A river scene 46 x 35 1/2in (116.8 x 90.2cm)
    Nov. 15, 2023

    Louis Aston Knight (American, 1873-1948) A river scene 46 x 35 1/2in (116.8 x 90.2cm)

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Louis Aston Knight (American, 1873-1948) A river scene signed and inscribed 'Aston Knight Paris' (lower left) oil on panel 46 x 35 1/2in (116.8 x 90.2cm)

    Bonhams
  • ASTON KNIGHT (1873-1948) Bord de rivière dans l'Eure
    Nov. 15, 2023

    ASTON KNIGHT (1873-1948) Bord de rivière dans l'Eure

    Est: €1,200 - €1,800

    ASTON KNIGHT (1873-1948) Bord de rivière dans l'Eure Huile sur toile Signée en bas à droite et située 'Paris' Oil on canvas, signed and located 'Paris' lower right 46 x 55 cm - 18 1/8 x 21 5/8 in. Provenance Collection particulière (par descendance)

    Aguttes
  • LOUIS ASTON KNIGHT (FRENCH-AMERICAN 1873-1948)
    Oct. 21, 2023

    LOUIS ASTON KNIGHT (FRENCH-AMERICAN 1873-1948)

    Est: $3,000 - $4,000

    LOUIS ASTON KNIGHT (FRENCH-AMERICAN 1873-1948) River Landscape oil on board 47 x 56 cm (18 1/2 x 22 in.), framed dimensions: 65 x 74 cm (25 5/8 x 29 1/8 in.) signed lower right CONDITION Observed in frame, the painting is in good condition, overall surface craquelure and some surface grime. UV light inspection showed no visible signs of retouching, very heavy varnish. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

    Shapiro Auctions LLC
  • Louis Aston Knight (American, 1873-1948) Evening Hour, Normandy 18 1/4 x 21 1/2 in. framed 28 1/3 x 31 3/4 x 4 in.
    Sep. 19, 2023

    Louis Aston Knight (American, 1873-1948) Evening Hour, Normandy 18 1/4 x 21 1/2 in. framed 28 1/3 x 31 3/4 x 4 in.

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Louis Aston Knight (American, 1873-1948) Evening Hour, Normandy signed and inscribed 'Aston Knight/Paris' (lower left), titled on a presentation plaque and in an inscription (on the stretcher bar) oil on canvas 18 1/4 x 21 1/2 in. framed 28 1/3 x 31 3/4 x 4 in.

    Bonhams
  • Louis Aston Knight (American, 1873-1948) Springtime Oil on canvas 26 x 32 inches
    Jun. 09, 2023

    Louis Aston Knight (American, 1873-1948) Springtime Oil on canvas 26 x 32 inches

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    Louis Aston Knight (American, 1873-1948) Springtime Oil on canvas 26 x 32 inches (66.0 x 81.3 cm) Signed and inscribed lower left: Aston Knight / Paris Property from the Estate of Eugene Iglesias, Hollywood, California HID01801242017

    Heritage Auctions
  • LOUIS ASTON KNIGHT OIL ON CANVAS
    Jun. 06, 2023

    LOUIS ASTON KNIGHT OIL ON CANVAS

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    LOUIS ASTON KNIGHT (New York/California/France, 1873-1948) oil on canvas, Cottage by a River. Signed lower left, 26" x 32" (image), 32" x 38" (frame). Aston was the son of Daniel Ridgway Knight, also a painter.

    O'Gallerie
  • Moss Brook, Biddeford Pool, Maine (August-September 1916)
    May. 24, 2023

    Moss Brook, Biddeford Pool, Maine (August-September 1916)

    Est: $10,000 - $15,000

    Louis Aston Knight American 1873-1948 Moss Brook, Biddeford Pool, Maine (August-September 1916) signed Aston Knight/ Paris (lower left) oil on canvas canvas: 35 ⅖ by 45⅔ in.; 90 by 116 cm framed: 44 ¾ by 44 ¼ in.; 112.5 by 140.5 cm

    Sotheby's
  • Cottage by a River, Launay
    May. 24, 2023

    Cottage by a River, Launay

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Property from a Private Collection, New York Louis Aston Knight American 1873 - 1948 Cottage by a River, Launay signed and inscribed Aston Knight/ Launay (lower left) oil on canvas canvas: 25⅝ by 32 in.; 65 by 81.3 cm framed: 36¼ by 42 in.; 92 by 106.7 cm

    Sotheby's
  • Louis Aston Knight (French/American, 1873-1948), Landscape with a Cottage Along a Stream
    May. 20, 2023

    Louis Aston Knight (French/American, 1873-1948), Landscape with a Cottage Along a Stream

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Louis Aston Knight (French/American, 1873-1948) Landscape with a Cottage Along a Stream oil on panel signed and inscribed "Aston Knight, Paris" (lower left) 9 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches (sight) 15 3/4 x 19 3/4 inches (frame)

    Fontaine's Auction Gallery
  • Louis Aston Knight (1873-1948): Marsh View
    May. 18, 2023

    Louis Aston Knight (1873-1948): Marsh View

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Louis Aston Knight (1873-1948): Marsh View Oil on canvas, signed 'Aston Knight' lower right. 25 x 32 in., 30 x 36 1/2 in. (frame). A Florida estate.

    STAIR
  • LOUIS ASTON KNIGHT (1873-1948)
    May. 04, 2023

    LOUIS ASTON KNIGHT (1873-1948)

    Est: $3,000 - $6,000

    "Pine Island Lodge / Ristigouche Salmon Club Quebec" oil on canvas. 25 x 31 inches signed and dated 1916. framed 29 x 35 1/2 (overall)

    John McInnis Auctioneers
  • Louis Aston Knight, (1873-1948), River stream in Reno, Oil on canvas, 8.375" H x 21.875" W
    Mar. 14, 2023

    Louis Aston Knight, (1873-1948), River stream in Reno, Oil on canvas, 8.375" H x 21.875" W

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Louis Aston Knight (1873-1948) River stream in Reno Oil on canvas Signed and inscribed lower left: Aston Knight / Reno

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • LOUIS ASTON KNIGHT OIL, RIVER LANDSCAPE.
    Feb. 22, 2023

    LOUIS ASTON KNIGHT OIL, RIVER LANDSCAPE.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Louis Aston Knight (1873 - 1948), oil on canvas, river landscape with house, signed lower right Aston Knight Paris. Canvas 18” x 21.75”, overall in gilt frame 25.5” x 29.5”.

    William Smith Auctions
  • LOUIS ASTON KNIGHT, OIL, WINDING STREAM.
    Feb. 22, 2023

    LOUIS ASTON KNIGHT, OIL, WINDING STREAM.

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Louis Aston Knight (1873 - 1948) oil on canvas laid on composite board, stream in countryside with flowers, signed lower right Aston Knight, board 18.5” x 22.5”, overall in gilt frame 25” x 29”.

    William Smith Auctions
  • Louis Aston Knight (1873 - 1948) Oil on Canvas
    Feb. 19, 2023

    Louis Aston Knight (1873 - 1948) Oil on Canvas

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    A large coastal scene, signed and marked for Paris at the lower right.

    Locati LLC
  • Louis Aston Knight (American, 1873-1948) Path to the Sea, Jamaica 10 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. (26.7 x 34.9 cm) framed 15 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.
    Jan. 25, 2023

    Louis Aston Knight (American, 1873-1948) Path to the Sea, Jamaica 10 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. (26.7 x 34.9 cm) framed 15 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Louis Aston Knight (American, 1873-1948) Path to the Sea, Jamaica signed and inscribed 'Aston Knight Jamaica' (lower left) oil on panel 10 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. (26.7 x 34.9 cm) framed 15 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.

    Bonhams
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