This curated auction of Hudson River Paintings for sale is from the personal collection of Robert & Susan Doyle of Fishkill, NY. The Doyle's are offering thirty-seven American 19thC Hudson River School paintings at auction. All Hudson River paintings in this sale are original works and almost all have been professionally cleaned and conserved. The first American School of Art is known as "The Hudson River School," consisting of mid nineteenth century "Nature Painters" who found spirituality in nature. These adventuresome Hudson River artists hiked to see impressive views. They sketched and did studies in the field to bring back to their studios to create finished paintings. The Hudson River served as the main route of travel to the best places, as well as provided the best subject matter. New York City, with the National Academy of Design to exhibit at, was the center of the American Arts world in the 19thC. These "Nature Painters" celebrated and depicted the pristine magnificence of the American landscape of the 19th Century on their canvases. Now you can experience the beauty, tranquility and grandness of Nature from the first American School of Art; the Hudson River School. Register and Bid now! Artwork is on display at the Absolute Auction Center in Pleasant Valley, NY.

Payment is due by Friday, December 13 at 1PM. All lots subject to seller approval.

Information with payment and pickup instructions will be emailed to winning bidders the morning after the auction ends.

Pickup is by appointment only and must be completed by Friday, December 13 at 3PM.


All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 18% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods for non-vehicle & non-equipment is cash, Visa, Master Card or Discover card.

Preview available online 24 hours or by appointment only. To schedule, contact our office at 845-635-3169, option 7.

Items are located at the Absolute Auction Center: 45 South Ave, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569.

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This curated auction of Hudson River Paintings for sale is from the personal collection of Robert & Susan Doyle of Fishkill, NY. The Doyle's are offering thirty-seven American 19thC Hudson River School paintings at auction. All Hudson River paintings in this sale are original works and almost all have been professionally cleaned and conserved. The first American School of Art is known as "The Hudson River School," consisting of mid nineteenth century "Nature Painters" who found spirituality in nature. These adventuresome Hudson River artists hiked to see impressive views. They sketched and did studies in the field to bring back to their studios to create finished paintings. The Hudson River served as the main route of travel to the best places, as well as provided the best subject matter. New York City, with the National Academy of Design to exhibit at, was the center of the American Arts world in the 19thC. These "Nature Painters" celebrated and depicted the pristine magnificence of the American landscape of the 19th Century on their canvases. Now you can experience the beauty, tranquility and grandness of Nature from the first American School of Art; the Hudson River School. Register and Bid now! Artwork is on display at the Absolute Auction Center in Pleasant Valley, NY.

Payment is due by Friday, December 13 at 1PM. All lots subject to seller approval.

Information with payment and pickup instructions will be emailed to winning bidders the morning after the auction ends.

Pickup is by appointment only and must be completed by Friday, December 13 at 3PM.


All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 18% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods for non-vehicle & non-equipment is cash, Visa, Master Card or Discover card.

Preview available online 24 hours or by appointment only. To schedule, contact our office at 845-635-3169, option 7.

Items are located at the Absolute Auction Center: 45 South Ave, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569.

Click More Info/Bid Now for additional photos.


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19thC Framed George Gunther Hartwick (1817-99) View looking South from West Point. Oil on canvas View in the “Hudson Highlands” South of West Point. Partial AskArt Bio: Also known as Gunther Hartwick (dates unknown), the artist was active between 1847 and 1869. Hartwick carried on the landscape traditions of the seventeenth-century Dutch, George Henry Durrie and Thomas Birch. He was in New Haven, Connecticut in the 1840s. Outstanding compositions, contrasting textures and considerable animation distinguish his works. He achieved a great, powdery softness when brushing in areas of fallen snow on trees. He exhibited two landscapes in the American Art-Union in 1849. Hartwick's canvases may be found in the following institutions: the Chicago Historical Society, the Western Reserve Historical Society, and the Malden (MA) Public Library, but most are in private collections. Source: Groce and Wallace, 1957, p. 298. Top Auction Record: $14,400.00 Estimate: $6,000-$12,000. Sight: 20x33.5”, Overall: 25x38”. (See multiple photos for details and condition.)

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19thC Framed George Gunther Hartwick (1817-99) View looking South from West Point. Oil on canvas View in the “Hudson Highlands” South of West Point. Partial AskArt Bio: Also known as Gunther Hartwick (dates unknown), the artist was active between 1847 and 1869. Hartwick carried on the landscape traditions of the seventeenth-century Dutch, George Henry Durrie and Thomas Birch. He was in New Haven, Connecticut in the 1840s. Outstanding compositions, contrasting textures and considerable animation distinguish his works. He achieved a great, powdery softness when brushing in areas of fallen snow on trees. He exhibited two landscapes in the American Art-Union in 1849. Hartwick's canvases may be found in the following institutions: the Chicago Historical Society, the Western Reserve Historical Society, and the Malden (MA) Public Library, but most are in private collections. Source: Groce and Wallace, 1957, p. 298. Top Auction Record: $14,400.00 Estimate: $6,000-$12,000. Sight: 20x33.5”, Overall: 25x38”. (See multiple photos for details and condition.)

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Closes On: Dec 11, 2024
08:08:00 PM – 08:08:30 PM EST

High Bid:
$2,200.00 – 31025j

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Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1

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