A California Collector of American Impressionist Art
American 1872-1957
Picnic by the Lakeshore
Watercolor and gouache on paper
18 x 23 3/4 inches (45.7 x 60.3 cm)
This work is accompanied by Edward Duffner's certificate of entrance into the National Academy of Design as an Academician, his certificate awarding him an honorable mention in the Salon of 1902, and his certificate awarding him a bronze medal in the Pan-American Exposition of 1901 in Buffalo, NY.
Framed 21 1/2 x 26 1/2 inches
Sold for $12,160
Estimated at $3,000 - $5,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
A California Collector of American Impressionist Art
American 1872-1957
Picnic by the Lakeshore
Watercolor and gouache on paper
18 x 23 3/4 inches (45.7 x 60.3 cm)
This work is accompanied by Edward Duffner's certificate of entrance into the National Academy of Design as an Academician, his certificate awarding him an honorable mention in the Salon of 1902, and his certificate awarding him a bronze medal in the Pan-American Exposition of 1901 in Buffalo, NY.
Framed 21 1/2 x 26 1/2 inches
Taped along the top verso edge to the mat; two tiny tears along the right center edge, in the margin; slight discoloration and rippling effect to the sheet, due to having been backed by corrugated cardboard at one time (discoloration from this on the verso); tiny pinholes along the edges; there is a one inch strip of paper adhered along the bottom edge, possibly extended by the artist.
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Auction: Fine Art, Jun 16, 2026
NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle held a successful auction of Fine Art on June 16, 2026 that far surpassed expectations amid international bidding. The sale showcased an exciting diversity of affordable paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture spanning the late 19th through the 20th centuries. Exciting opportunities abound in this popular auction category for seasoned buyers and new collectors alike!
A highlight of the sale was Paul Resika’s (b. 1928) Provincetown Pier—Guardi from 1984 that realized $32,000, many times its $5,000-8,000 estimate. In this tonalist painting from the Estate of Susann Kelly Kurz, who acquired the work in 1985, Resika pays homage to the Venetian views of the 18th century master Francesco Guardi with an atmospheric vision of Provincetown, Massachusetts, a community long associated with the artist. Read more about Susann Kelly Kurz.
Also performing strongly was Isaac (Itshak) Jack Holtz's (Polish/American, 1925–2018) depiction of The Wailing Wall from 1978 that soared over its estimate to achieve an impressive $35,200. Holtz studied at the Bezalel Academy in Jerusalem before continuing his training in New York at the Art Students League under Robert Brackman and Harry Sternberg, and at the National Academy of Design with Robert Philipp. In 2022, Doyle set the world auction record for a work by Holtz at $50,400.
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