Major Fine Art, Antiques & Silver - August Day 2
Sun, Aug 17, 2025 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1003
Henry Prellwitz (1865-1940) American, Oil on Board Seascape
Estimate: $5,500 - $7,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $250 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $7,500 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $250,000 | $10,000 |
Henry Prellwitz (1865-1940) American, Oil on Board. Seascape at night. Luminist seascape with rich deep blues. Signed in the lower right. Housed in a gilt wood frame.
Overall Size: 25 x 19 in.
Sight Size: 18 x 12 1/2 in.
Born in New York City, Henry Prellwitz was a painter known for his evolution from allegorical and narrative works to poetic Tonalist landscapes, often inspired by the light and scenery of Long Island. He studied under notable artists like Thomas Dewing and trained in Paris and Giverny, where he absorbed European influences. Alongside his wife, fellow artist Edith Mitchill, Prellwitz became a key figure in the Peconic Art Colony, turning away from studio work to embrace nature's changing moods. He taught at Pratt Institute, earned major accolades, and left a lasting mark on American art before his death in 1940.
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Overall Size: 25 x 19 in.