WILLIAM HENRY DETHLEF KOERNER (American, 1878-1938) “ELLIE’S TENTH BIRTHDAY”

WILLIAM HENRY DETHLEF KOERNER (American, 1878-1938) “ELLIE’S TENTH BIRTHDAY”. Oil on board Housed in a gilt wood frame behind glass Signed “W H D Koerner” and dated “03” lower left Well known magazine and book illustrator, Koerner’s training and connections early on marked him for success. First studying at the Art Institute of Chicago he then moved onto the Art Student’s League, where he trained with Norman Rockwell’s teacher, George Bridgman. Early recognition for his illustrations led him to continue his studies in Delaware with Howard Pyle. Timed perfectly, his colleagues there included N.C.Wyeth, Harvey Dunn and several other luminaries in the world of illustration. Book and magazine commissions took him throughout the United States, and he ultimately became associated with his illustrations of Western life. Following the death of the artist, his widow chose to keep his active studio intact. It is now displayed at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center’s Whitney Museum of Western Art in Cody, Wyoming. SIZE: Sight: 25-1/2″ x 13-1/2″. Overall: 29-1/2″ x 17-1/2″ PROVENANCE: Ex-Judith Green Estate, New York CONDITION: Very good 9-90898 (800-1,200)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1303	$237.00	WILLIAM HENRY DETHLEF KOERNER (American, 1878-1938) “ELLIE’S TENTH BIRTHDAY”. Oil on board Housed in a gilt wood frame behind glass Signed “W H D Koerner” and dated “03” lower left Well known magazine and book illustrator, Koerner’s training and connections early on marked him for success. First studying at the Art Institute of Chicago he then moved onto the Art Student’s League, where he trained with Norman Rockwell’s teacher, George Bridgman. Early recognition for his illustrations led him to continue his studies in Delaware with Howard Pyle. Timed perfectly, his colleagues there included N.C.Wyeth, Harvey Dunn and several other luminaries in the world of illustration. Book and magazine commissions took him throughout the United States, and he ultimately became associated with his illustrations of Western life. Following the death of the artist, his widow chose to keep his active studio intact. It is now displayed at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center’s Whitney Museum of Western Art in Cody, Wyoming. SIZE: Sight: 25-1/2″ x 13-1/2″. Overall: 29-1/2″ x 17-1/2″ PROVENANCE: Ex-Judith Green Estate, New York CONDITION: Very good 9-90898 (800-1,200) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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