Residents Acquire H.V Walsh’s “Hidden Art Gems” at Benefit Event
Over 100 original paintings by one-time Richmond resident Harold V. Walsh sold at Community Senior Center Benefit Auction.
On September 19th and 20th the Community Senior Center (CSC) of Bolton, Richmond and Huntington hosted “Hidden Gems,” an exhibit, sale and silent auction of nearly 140 paintings by Harold V. Walsh at the Richmond Free Library. The event commemorated Walsh’s September 20 birthdate. A steady stream of residents from many towns capitalized on a rare opportunity to acquire beautiful original artwork, many featuring familiar local scenes, at prices set to make them easily accessible. Over 100 oil paintings, watercolors and works in other media were sold at the event.
Walsh, a noted New York architect and artist, died in 1987 at age 95 at his retirement home in Richmond, Vermont, with his artwork in storage. His surviving daughter, Arizona State University Professor Emerita Winifred Walsh Doane, donated a major portion of the collection to benefit the CSC organization.
Available for the first time to the public, Ms. Doane’s intent was to have her father’s works in the homes of area families, with all proceeds to support the CSC’s activities and programs. The two-day event drew a steady stream of exhibit viewers and buyers from many communities.
Local artist Julie J. McGowan, a contemporary Hudson River School and Luminist oil painter, presented an overview of Walsh’s work to kick off the event, adding insight and a bit of humor about Walsh’s work and life. She has lectured on art and art history in the US and internationally and illustrated her talk with selections from the exhibit.
Walsh, a noted New York architect and artist, died in 1987 at age 95 at his retirement home in Richmond, Vermont, with his artwork in storage. His surviving daughter, Arizona State University Professor Emerita Winifred Walsh Doane, donated a major portion of the collection to benefit the CSC organization.
Available for the first time to the public, Ms. Doane’s intent was to have her father’s works in the homes of area families, with all proceeds to support the CSC’s activities and programs. The two-day event drew a steady stream of exhibit viewers and buyers from many communities.
Local artist Julie J. McGowan, a contemporary Hudson River School and Luminist oil painter, presented an overview of Walsh’s work to kick off the event, adding insight and a bit of humor about Walsh’s work and life. She has lectured on art and art history in the US and internationally and illustrated her talk with selections from the exhibit.
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Below are some examples of Walsh’s artwork from the benefit event. Most were sold at the event, and the remaining pieces were offered during the annual Richmond Free Library book sale in February.
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