709. George Bellows (American, 1882-1925), "In the Park", c. 1918; lithograph, 17.5" x 21.5", pencil signed. Highly important painter and printmaker. Bellows was Robert Henri's star pupil, and although closely associated with the group known as "The Eight", he did not participate in their exhibit of 1908. He was the youngest artist in the history of the National Academy of Design to be elected an associate and academician. He was a realist, and most of his subjects involved urban themes, although he did execute portraits and landscapes. He became interested in lithography in 1916, while working under John Sloan on the staff of The Masses. He was an organizer of the 1913 Armory Show, and later taught at the Art Sudents League. He died of appendicitis at the height of his career. 5000-7000

710. Rockwell Kent (American,1882-1971), "Woman in a Doorway", c. 1930; woodblock print, 6.5" x 4.5", pencil signed. Important modern painter and printmaker. In the 1920s and 30s, Kent illustrated classic books, such as Moby Dick. He was a revolutionary as well as an artist, and his subject matter reveals his social and philosophical interests. 500-700

711. Ashcan School "Butcher", c. 1930; oil/masonite, 36" x 36", unsigned. Very well executed "ashcan" style work with interesting subject matter. 1500-2000

712. Reynolds Beal (American, 1867-1951), "Sells Floto Circus", c. 1931; colored drawing/paper, 11" x 13", signed and dated. Beal studied with Chase in Long island in 1890, and at the Art Students League. Well known for his circus scenes, he exhibited at the National Academy of Design, Boston Art Club, and the Art Institute of Chicago (1890s-40s). Beal also worked in Provincetown, and traveled to Central America with his friends, Hassam, Lawson, Murphy, and Ranger. 1500-2500