Lot 194: Rhoda Carleton Holmes Nicholls (British/American 1854-1930)
Rhoda Carleton Holmes Nicholls (British/American 1854-1930)
“Shinnecock, Long Island”
Watercolor on paperboard presented in original Newcomb-Macklin frame
A tranquil coastal landscape depicting calm water bordered by low grasses and distant shoreline structures beneath a soft, atmospheric sky. The restrained palette and fluid handling reflect the artist’s sensitivity to light and coastal atmosphere associated with her Shinnecock period.
Signed lower left; Rhoda Holmes Nicholls, identified and dated verso by the artist’s son, Arundel Holmes Nicholls.
14 1/2″ x 21″ sight, 23″ x 30″ frame
Provenance: The Gallery at Juniper Hill, Trumansburg, New York.
Exhibited:The Gallery at Juniper Hill, Fine American Impressionist Paintings from the Early 20th Century.
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Estimate: $500- $1000
Auction Date: March 5, 2026
