Lot 142
 

142

Grandma (Anna Mary Robertson) Moses

Property from a Westchester Estate

American, 1860-1961
Christmas, 1860, 1957
Signed Moses. (lr)
Oil and glitter on board
12 x 16 inches

Provenance:
The artist
Galerie St. Etienne, NY, acquired from the above, 1957
Hammer Galleries, New York, acquired from the above, 1965
Private collection, acquired from the above, 1965, thence by descent.

Literature:
The artist's record book, p. 73
Otto Kallir, Grandma Moses, New York, 1973, p. 318, no. 1276, M. 1765

Framed 17 5/8 x 21 1/2 inches

Sold for $54,400
Estimated at $25,000 - $45,000

Includes Buyer's Premium


 

Property from a Westchester Estate

American, 1860-1961
Christmas, 1860, 1957
Signed Moses. (lr)
Oil and glitter on board
12 x 16 inches

Provenance:
The artist
Galerie St. Etienne, NY, acquired from the above, 1957
Hammer Galleries, New York, acquired from the above, 1965
Private collection, acquired from the above, 1965, thence by descent.

Literature:
The artist's record book, p. 73
Otto Kallir, Grandma Moses, New York, 1973, p. 318, no. 1276, M. 1765

Framed 17 5/8 x 21 1/2 inches

Minor surface soiling near the top edge; no restorations seen under UV light.

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Auction: An American Story: Paintings / Peale Family Paintings / Historic Hudson Valley / Silver & Furniture, Apr 14, 2026

  • Auction of American Paintings & Prints on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10am

  • Including Property Deaccesssioned from Historic Hudson Valley

  • And Peale Family Paintings from the Estate of J. Ashley & Pamela Patterson Roach

  • Consignments Are Currently Being Accepted for Future Auctions


NEW YORK, NY – Doyle will hold an auction of American Paintings & Prints on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10am. The sale will present works from the late 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, including fine examples of portraiture; still lifes; nautical paintings and Hudson River, Western and regional landscapes. Also featured is a selection of Audubon prints.

Peale Family Paintings from the Estate of J. Ashley & Pamela Patterson Roach
Sale highlights include Peale Family Paintings from the Estate of J. Ashley & Pamela Patterson Roach featuring works by Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827), Rembrandt Peale (1778-1860), Rubens Peale (1784-1865), and Mary Jane Peale (1827-1902). Read More

N. C. Wyeth’s Final Mural Project
In 1940, N. C. Wyeth was commissioned to paint a series of murals for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company’s New York Headquarters.  The New England Series would comprise of nearly twenty monumental paintings depicting the spirit of New England.  Included in the group was a set of four works representing the seasons, of which Crows in Winter was a part.  We are excited to include this spectacular work as a highlight of our American auction. 

Property Deaccessioned from Historic Hudson Valley
Among the artworks deaccessioned by Historic Hudson Valley are paintings by Charles Willson Peale, Asher Brown Durand, Abraham Woodside, Micah Williams, Charles Loring Elliott and other American artists. Founded in 1951, Historic Hudson Valley is a 501(c)(3) organization that interprets and promotes historic landmarks of national significance in the Hudson Valley. 

Session II: American Silver, Furniture & Decorative Arts / Wednesday, April 15
A second session of the sale on Wednesday, April 15 at 10am will offer American Silver, Furniture & Decorative Arts including Property Deaccessioned from Historic Hudson Valley. Read More

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