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Figure painter, Painter, Portrait painter, b. 1869 - d. 1941

(b Baltimore, Maryland 1869; d Newton Centre, Massachusetts 1941) American painter. In 1908 William McGregor Paxton was at the height of his career, and as a member of the celebrated painters of the Boston School, was creating many of his finest works. Paxton’s finest domestic portraits masterfully capture moments of quiet and introspection with a competence that has been compared to the Dutch painter Jan Vermeer, an artist whose work was admired by the Boston School painters. Paxton’s own colleagues of the Boston School, Edmund Tarbell, Joseph DeCamp, and Frank Benson, were known for depicting life's happier aspects; leaving the more earthy themes to Ash Can School artists such as Robert Henri, John Sloan, or George Luks. By 1908 Paxton was teaching with Tarbell and Benson at the Boston Museum School, and all three artists maintained studios in the Fenway Building. Their shared interests extended to a dedication to the observation of natural light and its effects. Portraits of women were among Paxton's most sought-after works. (Credit: Christie’s, New York, Important American Paintings, Drawings, and Sculpture, April 25, 2002, Lot 9).

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          • William McGregor Paxton Etching SIGNED [Portrait]
            Nov. 20, 2024

            William McGregor Paxton Etching SIGNED [Portrait]

            Est: $50 - $75

            William McGregor Paxton (Massachusetts, 1869-1941) etching pencil signed lower right. Plate measures 5.5 in. x 4.5 in. Sheet measures 12.125 in. x 9.25 in. Corners chipped. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. Provenance: Estate collection of William Greenbaum, Gloucester, Massachusetts, Proprietor of William Greenbaum Fine Prints. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as condition can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 14x14x14 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio if it is not fragile or over 25lbs. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. Books maximum box size will be 14x14x14 inch or equivalent and will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. If your invoice is for multiple items, we will use our discretion on requiring the use of an outside shipper. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction even if not stated.

            Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
          • William McGregor Paxton (1869-1941) Portrait of Louise Converse (Mrs. Junius S. Morgan III) 52 3/4 x 42 3/4 in. (134 x 108.6 cm.) (Painted in 1915.)
            Nov. 19, 2024

            William McGregor Paxton (1869-1941) Portrait of Louise Converse (Mrs. Junius S. Morgan III) 52 3/4 x 42 3/4 in. (134 x 108.6 cm.) (Painted in 1915.)

            Est: $50,000 - $70,000

            William McGregor Paxton (1869-1941) Portrait of Louise Converse (Mrs. Junius S. Morgan III) signed and dated 'PAXTON / 1915' (lower right) oil on canvas 52 3/4 x 42 3/4 in. (134 x 108.6 cm.) Painted in 1915.

            Bonhams
          • WILLIAM McGREGOR PAXTON, (American, 1869-1941), Portrait of a Seated Woman in a White Dress, oil on board, 30 x 25 in., frame: 35 1/2 x 30 1/2 in.
            Nov. 02, 2024

            WILLIAM McGREGOR PAXTON, (American, 1869-1941), Portrait of a Seated Woman in a White Dress, oil on board, 30 x 25 in., frame: 35 1/2 x 30 1/2 in.

            Est: $5,000 - $10,000

            WILLIAM McGREGOR PAXTON (American, 1869-1941) Portrait of a Seated Woman in a White Dress oil on board signed Paxton lower right

            Grogan & Company
          • William McGregor Paxton - The New Necklace - 1988 Offset Lithograph 34.75" x 23.5"
            Oct. 15, 2024

            William McGregor Paxton - The New Necklace - 1988 Offset Lithograph 34.75" x 23.5"

            Est: $200 - $250

            "The New Necklace" by William McGregor Paxton, 1988 Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 34.75 x 23.5 inches, with an image size of 29.25 x 23.5 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: Poster created for the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

            DUMBO Auctions
          • WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (American, 1869-1941) View of Trilport, France, Oil on panel,
            Aug. 27, 2024

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (American, 1869-1941) View of Trilport, France, Oil on panel,

            Est: $800 - $1,200

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (American, 1869-1941) View of Trilport, France, Oil on panel, 15 x 18 inches (38.1 x 45.7 cm) Signed and titled lower right: Paxton / Trilport, Dated and inscribed by Elizabeth Paxton verso: William Paxton / Elizabeth Paxton 1967 THE JEAN AND GRAHAM DEVOE WILLIFORD CHARITABLE TRUST. PROVENANCE: Christie's East, New York, March 14, 1995, lot 122. This painting is accompanied by a 3-1/2 x 4-1/2 inches pencil on paper study, as well as a 3-1/4 x 4 inches etching of the same motif.

            Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
          • WILLIAM McGREGOR PAXTON DRAWING OF WOMAN
            Jun. 23, 2024

            WILLIAM McGREGOR PAXTON DRAWING OF WOMAN

            Est: $400 - $600

            (William McGregor Paxton MA/MD 1869-1941). Female profile silverpoint drawing on paper. Framed under glass. Paul Goodnow gold gilt frame. Glass on frame cracked lower left. Some loss to gilding top of frame, Image 8 inches x 10 inches. Frame 14 inches x 16 inches. Spot on frame with some gilt loss. Visible in photos. Identified on back. Note on back or consignor rought by Robert Douglas Hunter. Frame signed Goodnow. Shipping 4 pounds.

            White's Auctions
          • William McGregor Paxton
            Jun. 05, 2024

            William McGregor Paxton

            Est: $30,000 - $50,000

            (American,1869-1941) Elizabeth Okie (Paxton), 1895, inscribed center left 'To Mrs. Okie/Wm.M Paxton', signed and inscribed verso 'Elizabeth Okie aged 16 yrs by W.M. Paxton', pastel on board, 14-1/4 x 11-1/2 in.; fine carved and numbered wood and gilt wood frame, 27-1/2 x 24-1/2 in. Provenance: Vose Galleries, Boston, Massachusetts (label verso); The Collection of Clare and Jared Edwards, West Hartford, Connecticut Exhibited: William McGreagor Paxton, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis, Indiana, August 15-October 1, 1978; El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso, Texas, October 12-December 3, 1978; M.F.A. Springfield, Springfield, Massachusetts, March 24-May 6, 1979, catalog no. 73 (label verso). Note: This prophetic portrait of Elizabeth Okie by her future husband was done for the sitter's mother, when Elizabeth was age 18. Paxton and Okie met at the Cowles Art School in Boston, where Paxton was teaching. The two got engaged in 1896, and married in 1899. She would be the model in many of his most important works.

            Brunk Auctions
          • William McGregor Paxton - The New Necklace - 1988 Offset Lithograph 34.75" x 23.5"
            Mar. 26, 2024

            William McGregor Paxton - The New Necklace - 1988 Offset Lithograph 34.75" x 23.5"

            Est: $75 - $100

            "The New Necklace" by William McGregor Paxton, 1988 Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 34.75 x 23.5 inches, with an image size of 29.25 x 23.5 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: Poster created for the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

            DUMBO Auctions
          • WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON NUDE
            Feb. 09, 2024

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON NUDE

            Est: $200 - $300

            William McGregor Paxton (1869-1941, MD) framed and matted pencil female nude titled "Studi for Nausicaa", signed and dated Apr. 27, 1931, with Voss Galleries, Boston label. 13.5" x 9.75" ss / 21.5" x 17.25" oa

            Wiederseim Associates, Inc.
          • The Letter
            Jan. 19, 2024

            The Letter

            Est: $50,000 - $70,000

            William McGregor Paxton 1869 – 1941 The Letter signed Paxton (lower right) oil on canvas 27 ¼ by 22 in. 69.2 by 55.9 cm. Executed circa 1910.

            Sotheby's
          • William McGregor Paxton (1869-1941) Phryne 45 3/8 x 36 in. (115.3 x 91.4 cm.) (Painted circa 1923.)
            Nov. 07, 2023

            William McGregor Paxton (1869-1941) Phryne 45 3/8 x 36 in. (115.3 x 91.4 cm.) (Painted circa 1923.)

            Est: $25,000 - $35,000

            William McGregor Paxton (1869-1941) Phryne signed 'PAXTON.' (lower left) and signed again (on the stretcher) oil on canvas 45 3/8 x 36 in. (115.3 x 91.4 cm.) Painted circa 1923.

            Bonhams
          • William McGregor Paxton (American, 1869-1941) Glitter oil on canvas 45 x 36
            Nov. 01, 2023

            William McGregor Paxton (American, 1869-1941) Glitter oil on canvas 45 x 36

            Est: $40,000 - $60,000

            William McGregor Paxton (American, 1869-1941) Glitter oil on canvas 45 x 36 in. (114.3 x 91.4 cm.)

            Christie's
          • William M. Paxton, Sailboat, Oil on Panel
            Aug. 19, 2023

            William M. Paxton, Sailboat, Oil on Panel

            Est: $400 - $600

            William M. Paxton, sailboat, oil on panel, signed L/R, 8 1/2" x 6", framed 14" x 12". Provenance: Plymouth, Massachusetts collection.

            Kaminski Auctions
          • WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (Massachusetts/Maryland, 1869-1941), Pencil study of two faces., Graphite on paper, 7” x 10.5” sight. Framed 12.5” x 15.5”.
            Jun. 14, 2023

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (Massachusetts/Maryland, 1869-1941), Pencil study of two faces., Graphite on paper, 7” x 10.5” sight. Framed 12.5” x 15.5”.

            Est: $200 - $400

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON Massachusetts/Maryland, 1869-1941 Pencil study of two faces. Signed "Paxton" and dated June 11, 1934.

            Eldred's
          • William McGregor Paxton (American, 1869-1941) Model In the Artist's Studio 10 x 14 in. framed 16 3/4 x 20 3/4 x 1 1/4 in.
            May. 24, 2023

            William McGregor Paxton (American, 1869-1941) Model In the Artist's Studio 10 x 14 in. framed 16 3/4 x 20 3/4 x 1 1/4 in.

            Est: $4,000 - $6,000

            William McGregor Paxton (American, 1869-1941) Model In the Artist's Studio signed 'PAXTON' (upper left), titled on a presentation plaque oil on canvas 10 x 14 in. framed 16 3/4 x 20 3/4 x 1 1/4 in.

            Bonhams
          • William McGregor Paxton (American, 1869 - 1941) untitled pencil sketch, 1936, side profile of a woman, probably the artist's wife, up swept hair, drop earring, faintly inscribed "To Betty, Valentine's Day, 1936" in lo...
            May. 08, 2023

            William McGregor Paxton (American, 1869 - 1941) untitled pencil sketch, 1936, side profile of a woman, probably the artist's wife, up swept hair, drop earring, faintly inscribed "To Betty, Valentine's Day, 1936" in lo...

            Est: $200 - $500

            William McGregor Paxton (American, 1869 - 1941) untitled pencil sketch, 1936, side profile of a woman, probably the artist's wife, up swept hair, drop earring, faintly inscribed "To Betty, Valentine's Day, 1936" in lower left corner and signature in lower right, framed and matted behind glass, in floating mount, wear consistent with age, some waving of paper, ss: 9" h. x 7 1/2" w.

            Winter Associates, Inc.
          • WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (AMERICAN, 1869-1941) Reclining Nude oil on canvas
            Apr. 19, 2023

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (AMERICAN, 1869-1941) Reclining Nude oil on canvas

            Est: $10,000 - $15,000

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (AMERICAN, 1869-1941) Reclining Nude oil on canvas laid down on board 10 x 18 in. (25.4 x 45.7 cm.)

            Christie's
          • WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (American, 1869-1941)
            Dec. 04, 2022

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (American, 1869-1941)

            Est: $700 - $900

            Lady with pearls Pencil on paper Portrait drawing of a woman, signed and dated 1929 lower right, matted and framed with Vose Galleries, Boston label on verso h. 8 w. 10 in. (sight) overall: 20 x 17-3/4 in. (frame)

            Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
          • WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (Massachusetts/Maryland, 1869-1941), Pencil study of two faces., Graphite on paper, 7” x 10.5” sight. Framed 12.5” x 15.5”.
            Nov. 18, 2022

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (Massachusetts/Maryland, 1869-1941), Pencil study of two faces., Graphite on paper, 7” x 10.5” sight. Framed 12.5” x 15.5”.

            Est: $600 - $800

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON Massachusetts/Maryland, 1869-1941 Pencil study of two faces. Signed "Paxton" and dated June 11, 1934.

            Eldred's
          • WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (MA/MD, 1869-1941)
            Nov. 13, 2022

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (MA/MD, 1869-1941)

            Est: $3,000 - $5,000

            Bust Portrait of a Short-Haired Woman in a Plaid Shirt, oil on canvas, signed lower right, in replica gilt cove Arts & Crafts frame, OS: 26" x 22, SS: 19 1/2" x 15 1/2", repaired puncture upper right background.

            Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
          • WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (AMERICAN 1869-1941)
            Oct. 15, 2022

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (AMERICAN 1869-1941)

            Est: $10,000 - $15,000

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (AMERICAN 1869-1941) Portrait of a Young Woman in Blue, oil on canvas 64 x 77 cm (26 3/8 x 30 1/4) framed dimensions: 76.2 x 90 cm (30 x 35 3/8 in.) signed lower right PROVENANCE Mrs.Helen Osborne, Arlington, Mass. Hammer Galleries, New York Thence a private collector EXHIBITED Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Temporary Loan, March 1973 (lent by Mrs. Osborne) ILLUSTRATED David Cleveland, A History of American Tonalism: 1880-1920, fig. 6.16, p. 317.

            Shapiro Auctions LLC
          • WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON Standing Nude.
            Sep. 22, 2022

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON Standing Nude.

            Est: $1,200 - $1,800

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON Standing Nude. Charcoal and chalk on brown wove paper, 1941. 548x326 mm; 21 1/2x12 7/8 inches. Signed and dated in charcoal, lower right recto. Provenance: Private collection, Indiana.

            Swann Auction Galleries
          • WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (MA/MD, 1869-1941)
            Jul. 10, 2022

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (MA/MD, 1869-1941)

            Est: $3,000 - $5,000

            Bust Portrait of a Short-Haired Woman in a Plaid Shirt, oil on canvas, signed lower right, in replica gilt cove Arts & Crafts frame, OS: 26" x 22, SS: 19 1/2" x 15 1/2", repaired puncture upper right background.

            Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
          • WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (1869-1941) The Living Room oil on canvas 32 x 26 i
            May. 17, 2022

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (1869-1941) The Living Room oil on canvas 32 x 26 i

            Est: $60,000 - $80,000

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (1869-1941) The Living Room oil on canvas 32 x 26 in. (81.3 x 66 cm.)

            Christie's
          • WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (Massachusetts/Maryland, 1869-1941), Sketchbook containing approx. 15 figural sketches., Sheet sizes 8.25" x 11.75".
            Nov. 19, 2021

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (Massachusetts/Maryland, 1869-1941), Sketchbook containing approx. 15 figural sketches., Sheet sizes 8.25" x 11.75".

            Est: $2,000 - $3,000

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON Massachusetts/Maryland, 1869-1941 Sketchbook containing approx. 15 figural sketches. Some, but not all, signed "Paxton".

            Eldred's
          • William McGregor Paxton American, 1869-1941 Standing Nude, 1936
            Jun. 30, 2021

            William McGregor Paxton American, 1869-1941 Standing Nude, 1936

            Est: $700 - $900

            William McGregor Paxton American, 1869-1941 Standing Nude, 1936 Signed and dated Paxton 1936 (lr); inscribed 75 on the reverse Charcoal heightened with white on paper 14 7/8 x 11 inches C Property from the Estate of Jacqueline Loewe Fowler

            DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
          • Paxton Etching/Illegibly Signed Litho [Nudes]
            Jun. 17, 2021

            Paxton Etching/Illegibly Signed Litho [Nudes]

            Est: $80 - $175

            Two (2) prints. 1) RARE William McGregor Paxton (Massachusetts, Maryland 1869 - 1941) etching. Signed by artist in pencil lower right. Measures 5.75-in. x 4-in. image size, 7.25-in. x 5.75-in. sheet size. In good condition, with minor toning. 2) Illegibly signed lithograph. Signed by artist in pencil lower right. Artist's initials ('AS') in plate lower right. Measures 8-in. x 10.5-in. image size, 15.75-in. x 17.5-in. sheet size. In VG/VG+ condition. Both unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 14x14x14 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio if it is not fragile or over 25lbs. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. Books maximum box size will be 14x14x14 inch or equivalent and will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. If your invoice is for multiple items, we will use our discretion on requiring the use of an outside shipper. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction even if not stated.

            Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
          • William McGregor Paxton (1869-1941) - The Front Parlor
            May. 18, 2021

            William McGregor Paxton (1869-1941) - The Front Parlor

            Est: $50,000 - $70,000

            William McGregor Paxton (1869-1941) The Front Parlor oil on canvas 27 x 22 in. (68.6 x 55.9 cm.)

            Christie's
          • William Mcgregor Paxton (1869-1941) United States of America
            Mar. 02, 2021

            William Mcgregor Paxton (1869-1941) United States of America

            Est: $6,500 - $8,500

            William Mcgregor Paxton (1869-1941) United States of America , " Portrait of a Woman " Oil on Canvas ,Signed top right ,measures 21 " x 16 " inches

            Cutler Bay Auctions
          • William McGregor Paxton Female Nude Drawing
            Feb. 10, 2021

            William McGregor Paxton Female Nude Drawing

            Est: $400 - $600

            William McGregor Paxton (American, 1869-1941). Pastel and graphite drawing on paper of a female nude. The drawing is signed and dated Jan. 15. 1933 along the lower right in pencil. Sight; height: 14 1/4 in x width: 10 1/4 in. Framed; height: 23 1/4 in x width: 18 1/4 in.

            Revere Auctions
          • William McGregor Paxton - The New Necklace - 1988 Offset Lithograph 34.75" x 23.5"
            Dec. 15, 2020

            William McGregor Paxton - The New Necklace - 1988 Offset Lithograph 34.75" x 23.5"

            Est: $60 - $90

            "The New Necklace" by William McGregor Paxton, 1988 Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 34.75 x 23.5 inches, with an image size of 29.25 x 23.5 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: Poster created for the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

            DUMBO Auctions
          • WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (MA/MD, 1869-1941)
            Aug. 29, 2020

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (MA/MD, 1869-1941)

            Est: $3,000 - $5,000

            Gloucester Harbor, Two Schooners Docked, oil on canvas, signed lower right, housed in a fine Arts & Crafts water gilt molded cove frame, OS: 29" x 33", SS: 19 1/2" x 23". Very good condition.

            Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
          • William M. Paxton Etching [Boat on River]
            Jul. 16, 2020

            William M. Paxton Etching [Boat on River]

            Est: $70 - $140

            William McGregor Paxton (Massachusetts, Maryland 1869 - 1941) etching. Signed 'Wm Paxton' in pencil lower right. Measures 3.375-in. x 4.375-in. image size, 6-in. x 7.625-in. sheet size. In G/G+ condition, with smears. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.

            Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
          • William McGregor Paxton (American, 1869–1941), , Interior with Two Nudes
            Jun. 14, 2020

            William McGregor Paxton (American, 1869–1941), , Interior with Two Nudes

            Est: $60,000 - $80,000

            William McGregor Paxton (American, 1869–1941) Interior with Two Nudes Signed 'PAXTON' bottom right, oil on canvas 32 x 38 in. (81.3 x 96.5cm) In a Frederick Harer frame. provenance: James C. Howe, Boston, Massachusetts. Shaw Gallery, Boston, Massachusetts. Collection of Victor D. Spark, New York, New York, 1966 Joan Michelman, Ltd., New York, New York, 1978. The Regis Corporation, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1978. Private Collection, Wyoming. exhibited: "Twelfth Biennial Exhibition of Contemporary American Oil Paintings," The Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., November 30, 1930-January 11, 1931, no. 369 (won Popular Prize). "Three Centuries of the American Nude," The New York Cultural Center, New York, New York, May 9-July 13, 1975; and The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 6-September 21; and The University of Houston Fine Art Center, Houston, Texas, October 3-November 16, 1975, no. 55, traveling exhibition (exhibited as Interior with Two Nude Models). "William McGregor Paxton, N.A.,1869-1941," Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis, Indiana, August 16-October 1, 1978; and El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso, Texas, October 12-December 3, 1978; and Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, Nebraska, January 5-February 11, 1979; and Museum of Fine Arts, Springfield, Massachusetts, March 24-May 6, 1979, no. 62, traveling exhibition (exhibited as Two Models). literature: Art and Archeology, XXXI, 1, January 1931, pp. 11, 14 and 48 (illustrated p. 13). Arts, XLIX, 10, June 1975, p. 42 (illutrated as Interior with Two Nude Models). Ellen W. Lee et al., William McGregor Paxton, N.A., 1869-1941, an exhibition catalogue, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis, 1978, p. 144 (illustrated as Two Models). note: William McGregor Paxton was a leading member of the Boston School during the first quarter of the 20th century, along with his fellow artists Frank Weston Benson and Edmund C. Tarbell. Inspired by the interiors of 17th century Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer, Paxton utilized a method which he termed "binocular vision," in which the central area of the composition was sharply defined, in contrast with the slightly blurred background. Paxton was a master at depicting idealized, refined figures in beautiful and elegant interiors, precisely rendered and with a restrained palette that revealed an acute sensitivity to the effects of light. Of his work, Paxton said: "I let the surfaces flow into one another in a supple envelope of light and paint." The present piece is characterized by a sense of quietude and introspection. It is the most significant work of a series of nudes Paxton created in 1930. The classical and idealized nudes sit and lie in repose, one turned away from the viewer; the other leading our eye with her languid pose and her right arm extended behind her head. The placement of the two models seems carefully arranged. The artist must have had Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres' L'Odalisque à l'Esclave in mind when he set the two figures against these crimson and blue harmonies. The foreground figure is a direct quotation from the painting, which was owned by Paxton's friend and fellow artist Carroll S. Tyson. However, instead of suggesting exotic eroticism like Ingres, Paxton appears more interested in the formal possibilities of the nude and the relationships of flesh tones on maroon, blue and white draperies. Here, Paxton pays meticulous attention to the effects of light as well as flesh and fabric, hence charging the two nudes with tactile and supple qualities. The result is "one of the finest of all Paxton's nudes" (Art and Archeology, 1931), an opinion with which the public concurred, voting the painting the Popular Prize at the Corcoran Biennial in 1931.

            Freeman's | Hindman
          • WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON, Massachusetts/Maryland, 1869-1941, "Girl with Crossed Arms"., Pencil on paper, 12" x 9". Framed 17" x 13".
            May. 21, 2020

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON, Massachusetts/Maryland, 1869-1941, "Girl with Crossed Arms"., Pencil on paper, 12" x 9". Framed 17" x 13".

            Est: $500 - $700

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON Massachusetts/Maryland, 1869-1941 "Girl with Crossed Arms". Artist identified and titled on label verso for Vose Galleries, Boston. Sitter possibly the artist's wife, Elizabeth. Pencil on paper, 12" x 9". Framed 17" x 13".

            Eldred's
          • William M. Paxton Etching [Portrait]
            Apr. 09, 2020

            William M. Paxton Etching [Portrait]

            Est: $20 - $40

            William McGregor Paxton (Massachusetts, Maryland 1869 - 1941) etching. Signed 'Wm Paxton' in pencil lower right. Measures 8.875-in. x 6.5-in. image size, 11.75-in. x 9.125-in. sheet size. In G/VG condition, with tape residue upper corners verso, toning along left and upper edge. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.

            Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
          • WILLIAM PAXTON, Massachusetts/Maryland, 1869-1941, Portrait of a seated woman., Oil on canvas, 30.75" x 25.25". Framed 35.5" x 30.25".
            Nov. 23, 2019

            WILLIAM PAXTON, Massachusetts/Maryland, 1869-1941, Portrait of a seated woman., Oil on canvas, 30.75" x 25.25". Framed 35.5" x 30.25".

            Est: $25,000 - $35,000

            WILLIAM PAXTON Massachusetts/Maryland, 1869-1941 Portrait of a seated woman. Signed lower right "Paxton". Oil on canvas, 30.75" x 25.25". Framed 35.5" x 30.25".

            Eldred's
          • William M. Paxton Lithograph [Portrait, Girl]
            Nov. 21, 2019

            William M. Paxton Lithograph [Portrait, Girl]

            Est: $30 - $60

            William McGregor Paxton (Massachusetts, Maryland 1869 - 1941) lithograph. Signed 'Wm Paxton' in pencil upper right. Measures 5.25-in. x 4.5-in. image size, 10.375-in. x 8-in. sheet size. In VG condition, with minor spotting. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.

            Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
          • William M. Paxton Etching [Portrait, Cleveland]
            Nov. 21, 2019

            William M. Paxton Etching [Portrait, Cleveland]

            Est: $30 - $60

            William McGregor Paxton (Massachusetts, Maryland 1869 - 1941) etching. Signed 'Wm Paxton' in pencil lower right. Portrait of President Grover Cleveland. Measures 10.5-in. x 9.375-in. image size, 14-in. x 11.5-in. sheet size. In G/VG condition, with creases upper right. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.

            Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
          • WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON, American (1869-1941), "Study for Phryne", oil on canvas, unsigned, 28 x 12 inches
            Oct. 24, 2019

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON, American (1869-1941), "Study for Phryne", oil on canvas, unsigned, 28 x 12 inches

            Est: $7,000 - $10,000

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON American (1869-1941) "Study for Phryne" oil on canvas, unsigned 28 x 12 inches Provenance: Vose Galleries, Boston, Massachusetts; Phillips New York, November 28, 2000, Lot 100; Private Collection, Connecticut. Other Notes: In a frame by Foster Brothers, Boston, Massachusetts. Tags: oil paintings, listed artist, 20th century

            Shannon's
          • WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON, (AMERICAN 1869-1941), NUDE IN THOUGHT
            Jul. 17, 2019

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON, (AMERICAN 1869-1941), NUDE IN THOUGHT

            Est: $500 - $800

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (american 1869-1941) NUDE IN THOUGHT Signed and dated 1932, conté crayon, pencil and white chalk on tan paper, 15 x 11 in. (38.1 x 27.9cm) provenance: Vose Gallery, Boston, Massachusetts. Private Collection, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.

            Freeman's | Hindman
          • WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON, (AMERICAN 1869-1941), "PROVINCETOWN STREET - THE CORNER GROCERY"
            Jun. 09, 2019

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON, (AMERICAN 1869-1941), "PROVINCETOWN STREET - THE CORNER GROCERY"

            Est: $10,000 - $15,000

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (american 1869-1941) "PROVINCETOWN STREET - THE CORNER GROCERY" Signed 'PAXTON' bottom right, oil on canvas 22 x 27 1/4 in. (55.9 x 69.2cm) provenance: Vose Galleries, Boston, Massachusetts. Collection of Richard M. Scaife, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. NOTE: William McGregor Paxton studied painting at various academies in Paris, including École des Beaux Arts, where he studied under famed Orientalist painting Jean-Léon Gérôme. Through his career he became an integral part of the Boston School, which included artists such as Edmund Tarbell and Frank Weston Benson. Pictured in the present lot is a charmingly quotidian scene of shoppers and pedestrians in the streets of Provincetown, a part of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. This lovely town, replete with shops and markets to this day, is not far from the city Boston itself, to which Paxton had strong ties.

            Freeman's | Hindman
          • * William McGregor Paxton, (American, 1869-1941), Nude Model, 1930
            May. 23, 2019

            * William McGregor Paxton, (American, 1869-1941), Nude Model, 1930

            Est: $600 - $800

            William McGregor Paxton (American, 1869-1941) Nude Model, 1930 red chalk on paper signed Paxton and dated (lower right); inscribed (lower left) 19 x 12 1/2 inches.

            Hindman
          • William McGregor Paxton (1869-1941) Venice 30 1/4 x 25in
            May. 22, 2019

            William McGregor Paxton (1869-1941) Venice 30 1/4 x 25in

            Est: $15,000 - $25,000

            William McGregor Paxton (1869-1941) Venice signed and dated 'Paxton / 1910' (lower right)oil on canvas30 1/4 x 25inPainted in 1910. Provenance: Collection of Marie and Hugh Halff, San Antonio, Texas.Gift to the present owner from the above, by 2000.In the summer of 1910, William McGregor Paxton and his wife spent two months in Venice, where they rented an apartment on the Zattere facing the Canal del Giudecca. The present work was painted on this trip. Paxton, like many of his American artistic contemporaries who visited Venice, was inspired by the beauty of Venetian architecture and lighting effects on the water of the city's canals.

            Bonhams
          • WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON | Portrait of Louise Converse (Mrs. Junius S. Morgan III)
            May. 21, 2019

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON | Portrait of Louise Converse (Mrs. Junius S. Morgan III)

            Est: $50,000 - $70,000

            oil on canvas

            Sotheby's
          • William McGregor Paxton (American, 1869-1941) Oil On Canvas, Portrait Of A Lady
            Mar. 03, 2019

            William McGregor Paxton (American, 1869-1941) Oil On Canvas, Portrait Of A Lady

            Est: $2,000 - $3,000

            Signed W. M. Paxton lower right. An impressionist style portrait of a middle aged lady wearing a long pale blue dress and seated on a slip covered sofa. With a stippled blue and brown wallpaper in the background. A calling card on verso: Mrs. Charles Francis Morgan possibly the identity of the sitter. 24 x 20" good condition gilt frame 33 x 28 1/4" good condition

            Black Rock Galleries
          • William McGregor Paxton (1869 - 1941): Self Portrait
            Jan. 11, 2019

            William McGregor Paxton (1869 - 1941): Self Portrait

            Est: $500 - $800

            Silverpoint drawing, 1933, signed 'Paxton', dated and inscribed 'London' lower right, with label from Vose Galleries, Boston.10 1/2 x 9 in. (sight), 18 1/2 x 16 in. (frame). 11 x 9 1/4 in.

            STAIR
          • WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON, (AMERICAN 1869-1941), "PROVINCETOWN STREET - THE CORNER GROCERY"
            Dec. 09, 2018

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON, (AMERICAN 1869-1941), "PROVINCETOWN STREET - THE CORNER GROCERY"

            Est: $20,000 - $30,000

            WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (american 1869-1941) "PROVINCETOWN STREET - THE CORNER GROCERY" Signed 'PAXTON' bottom right, oil on canvas 22 x 27 1/4 in. (55.9 x 69.2cm) provenance: Vose Galleries, Boston, Massachusetts. Collection of Richard M. Scaife, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. NOTE: William McGregor Paxton studied painting at various academies in Paris, including École des Beaux Arts, where he studied under famed Orientalist painting Jean-Léon Gérôme. Through his career he became an integral part of the Boston School, which included artists such as Edmund Tarbell and Frank Weston Benson. Pictured in the present lot is a charmingly quotidian scene of shoppers and pedestrians in the streets of Provincetown, a part of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. This lovely town, replete with shops and markets to this day, is not far from the city Boston itself, to which Paxton had strong ties.

            Freeman's | Hindman
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