joe-rowand-american-1942-2021-portfolio-of-loose-paintings-drawings-and-prints
Lot 2220
Joe Rowand (American, 1942-2021), Portfolio of Loose Paintings, Drawings, and Prints
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Mostly 1950s and 60s, many signed, to include an unstretched oil on canvas landscape, signed and dated 1958; several landscape and still life watercolors; several ink and pencil drawings; and a group of reproduction prints picturing a house signed and dated 1967, all unframed, in portfolio.

Sheet size 24 x 17 3/4 in. (the largest)

From the Estate of the late Joseph D. Rowand, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Joe Rowand was instrumental in developing a contemporary art scene in North Carolina. After studying in New York City at Parsons, he brought the big city art feel to Chapel Hill, North Carolina when he opened Somerhill Gallery in 1972. His gallery served as an epicenter for collectors and artists to gather and grow for over thirty years.

Scattered age and wear, including some creasing, several tears, staining, and toning.