A winter landscape of maple sugaring in Vermont with a pair of oxen. Hibbard was born in Falmouth, Massachusetts and became a founder of the Rockport Art Colony. Oil on canvas, signed lower right, with a Pierce Galleries, Hingham, MA label on verso, and housed in a carved giltwood frame.
Excellent condition
Skinner set a new world record for Aldro Thompson Hibbard's work at auction when this painting sold for $88,875 at the Skinner American & European Works of Art auction in Boston on February 3, 2012.
'Icy River (West River, Vermont)' exemplifies Hibbard’s gift for finding elements of beauty in an otherwise commonplace scene. With passages of yellow and pink, he has rendered the sun’s rays falling on the snow, thereby imbuing a chilly winter scene with undeniable warmth and optimism.
Exceptional winter landscape by well known American artist Aldro T. Hibbard (1886-1972). Oil on canvas, signed lower right, title on artist placard & on verso, housed in original giltwood frame with minor gilt touchups. Dimensions: 26 in H x 36 in W, actual; 32 in H x 42 in W x 1.38 in D. Ref: 8
This painting sold for $47,400 at the Skinner American & European Works of Art auction on September 24, 2010. Skinner is looking for works by this artist. Call 508.970.3206
This painting sold for $20,145 at the Skinner American & European Works of Art auction in Boston on May 18, 2012. Skinner is looking for works by this artist. Call 508.970.3206
