Lot 70
ELIZABETH O’NEILL VERNER (1883-1979)

Lot 70 Details
ELIZABETH O’NEILL VERNER (1883-1979), American
SWORD GATES, CHARLESTON; GEORGE EDWARDS DOORWAY, CHARLESTON
Two etchings and drypoints; the first on paper with Heraldic crown and shield watermark with a scroll and a balloon shape symbol; signed, titled and numbered 76/80 in pencil to margin; the second, signed, titled and numbered 48/80 in pencil to margin. The second unframed.
Plates/Sheets 6.75 x 5 in — 17.1 x 12.7 cm; 6.3 x 7.4 in — 16 x 18.8 cm; 10.6 x 10.6 in — 27 x 27 cm
Estimate $600-$800
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Provenance:
Private Collection, Toronto
Note:
In Sword Gates, the artist depicts an important Charleston landmark. The Sword Gates were made by ironworker Christopher Werner in 1838 for the city's new Guard House. They were never used until George A. Hopley installed them circa 1849. During the Charleston Renaissance in the early 20th century, the walls and gates on both Tradd and Legare Street were artists' favourites.