(American/New York/Ohio, 1864-1954). To include: (A) Tempera and starch film on paper. “La Belle Dame”. Signed and dated upper right “WB ’23”. Sight size: 12 1/2″ high x 18 1/2″ wide. In a modern black matte frame under glass measuring: 20 3/4″ high x 26 3/4″. (B) Tempera and starch on paper. “Lot’s Wife IV, 38”. Signed lower right “WB”. Undated. Sight size: 7 1/2″ high x 18″ wide. In a silver gilt frame under glass measuring: 15 3/4″ high x 26″ wide. (C) Tempera and starch on paper. “The Miraculous Voyage”. Signed and dated lower left “WB ’27”. Sight size: 11″ high x 16 3/4″ wide. In a natural wood frame under glass measuring: 20 1/2″ high x 25 1/2″ wide. (D) Tempera and starch on paper. “Lifting Mists”. Signed and dated lower left “WB Aug. 1923”. Sight size: 15 3/4″ high x 18 3/4″ wide. In a natural wood frame under glass measuring: 20 1/2″ high x 25 1/2″ wide. (E) Tempera and starch on paper. “The Serenade I”. Signed and dated lower center “WB 1919”. Sight size: 10″ high x 15″ wide. In a modern black matte frame under glass measuring: 18 3/4″ high x 23 3/4″ wide. Lots A, B and E Provenance: William Vareika Fine Arts Ltd., Newport, Rhode Island. Paintings are in good condition with minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Not removed from frames. Frames show imperfections and wear. (B) Gallery label on verso mostly removed. (D) Shows some discolorations and minor foxing.
