$600
Henrietta Hoopes (American, 1904-1996), "Fossils and Shells"-1959, oil and tempera on masonite, signed and dated to lower right "H. Hoopes '59". Surrealist painting depicting a seaside scene with scallop shells, an egg and an ivory goblet, with label to verso "Henrietta Hoopes Fossils and Shells Oil and Tempera 15th Irene Leache Memorial Exhibit Entry Deadline January 13, 1960". Framed approximately15.125" x 17.125". Unframed approximately 10.125" x 12.125". Provenance: Property from the Estate of Mr. John L. Roper II, Former Owner and CEO of NORSHIPCO (Norfolk Shipbuilding and Drydock Corporation), of Norfolk, Virginia. Mr. Roper collected a number of fine American antiques and art including a noteworthy early American coin collection that sold at auction in 2014.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2017-01-15
