Lot 109
Richard Ware, Signed lower left. For sale is this watercolor painting by R.W.Ware and what an artist, this artist has had a great success doing landscapes in and around the east coast. R.W.Ware and found that many of his painting sold at auctions on the east coast for very comfortable prices. His painting is in many offices, museums and residents around the world. Richard W. Ware was born on Jan. 3, 1913, to Ernest Ware and Mabel Wright Ware. He attended school in Batavia and also attended Rochester Business Institute in Rochester. In 1933, he began working at F.E. Mason and Sons. He was head of the Art Department that manufactured embossed seals at the Franklin Street business. He received his early art education under the supervision of his mentor, Roy M. Mason, whose artwork is well-known and highly prized by collectors. He also studied with Carl Peters of Fairport. As with his mentor, watercolor paintings were his specialty. He had many one-man shows over the years. He showed his art at the Woman's University Club, Rochester; Wood Memorial Library, Canandaigua; Century Club of Rochester; Stevens Library, Attica; and Two Rivers Gallery, Binghamton. His art could also be seen at exhibits for the Batavia Society of Artists. He received many awards during his tenure as one of our local artists. From 1958-1968 you could find Richard Ware's name attached to many awards throughout the Western and Central New York area. They included awards and honorable mention such as: the Cooperstown Art Association, 1958, first prize; Batavia Society of Artists, honorable mention; Rochester Art Club, 1962; Frederick A. Godley Prize, Cooperstown Art Association, 1966; Scott Award, Newark, Art Club, 1967; Grand Prize, Genesee Creative Art Guild, 1967; and first prize, Cooperstown Art Association, 1968. Mr. Ware passed away in 2004 in Fairport at the age of 92. Batavia is so fortunate to have so many well-known artists. The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to have two of Richard Ware's paintings and invites the public to come to the museum and see our collection of paintings by local artists. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
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Dimensions:
- 14" x 10" and 21.5" x 17.5" framed Condition:
- Excellent Condition with no damage to the painting
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