John Whorf ART FOR SALE

PROVENANCE Private Collection, New York

Portrait of an elderly woman on verso

A colorful example with Whorf at his best demonstraing his style of painting

Signed and dated lower right: John Whorf ‘27

watercolor, Cape Cod Dune Shack with Figure

Nary a detail escapes John Whorf’s attention in this wonderful rendition of an angler’s day of relaxation on the water, from the fisherman’s waders and the curved brim of his well-worn hat to the gentle bend of the pole and line as an unseen fish goes for a bite.

Beautifully painted John Whorf watercolor "Lullaby". This seascape represents the versatility and talent that attracted John Singer Sargent to John Whorf's work.

Watercolor, likely Brooklyn

PROVENANCE Private Collection, Ohio Acquired by the present owner from the above

A lively winter street scene shows townspeople clearing snow along a sloping road lined with storefronts. Whorf’s loose, expressive brushwork captures movement and atmosphere, with figures animated by daily activity and the quiet charm of a snow-covered day.