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Lot #74 Jessie Arms Botke (1883-1971) "Black Peacocks" Oil and gold paint on Masonite Signed lower right: Jessie Arms Botke; titled on a small piece of brown paper affixed verso 32 x 26 in. Estimate: $50,000 - $70,000
Two sulphur crested cockatoos are seen in a eucalyptus tree with olive shaped nuts and raspberry colored blossoms. Stunningly beautiful...and in excellent condition! 949.981.0070
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Two white peacocks perch amid cascading wisteria above a distant lake and mountain landscape. Their elaborate white plumage fills the composition, while cool blues and greens create the richly decorative setting characteristic of Jessie Arms Botke's avian paintings.
Water lilies are rich with symbolism and are held in high esteem by many cultures. Jessie Arms Botke along with fellow artist Claude Monet revered this delicate and fragrant flower.
Three very elegant white egrets are seen wading amongst tropical foliage in jungle waters. Ribbons of white gold leaf gently dance across the water's surface. As far as Botke paintings go, it doesn't get any better than this! 949-981-0070
Signed lower right. Oil and gold leaf on board. Two blue peacocks amid flowering magnolia branches, rendered in Botke’s richly decorative style with brilliant color, intricate feathering, and a luminous gold ground.
We are currently purchasing all original oil painitngs by Jessie Arms Botke. Please call or write for details (310) 570-5679
Three black swans drift beneath flowering eucalyptus branches against a gold leaf background. Rich decorative design and harmonious color create a striking composition characteristic of Jessie Arms Botke's avian and botanical subjects.
Signed lower right. Oil and gold leaf on board. Two white swans glide among water lilies and tropical foliage, rendered with Botke’s characteristic decorative patterning, vivid color, and luminous gold accents.
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This superb Jessie Arms Botke painting is meticulously detailed! It illustrates her deep love of wildlife subjects. You can reach dealer at 949-981-0070
A richly composed still life featuring a white cockatoo beside an urn overflowing with roses, irises, delphiniums, lilies, grapes, and a pomegranate. Decorative design, luminous color, and meticulous detail exemplify Jessie Arms Botke's celebrated floral and avian compositions.
