Lot 313: Joseph Eliot Enneking (American 1881-1942)

Joseph Eliot Enneking (American 1881-1942)
“Early Autumn”, 1908
depicting a stand of golden trees under a crisp blue sky, their leaves rendered in thick, expressive impasto capturing the shimmer and texture of early autumn light; Ennekings’ confident brushwork and vibrant color harmonies exemplify the New England impressionist tradition
Oil on canvas
Signed and dated lower right J.E.Enneking 1908
12″ x 16″
Provenance: Property from a Essex, Connecticut estate
Young Fine Arts, 10/27/1984 ($413)

Presents well, craquelure concentrating in sky. Some possible inpainting to tree leaves.

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Estimate: $800- $1200

Auction Date: January 1, 2026