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195 OMAR THOMAS LASSONDE (American 1903-1980) "Tuusivi Mountain Ridge, Samoa" - 1929. Oil on canvas. Signed, dated and inscribed lower right "Omer Lassonde - 1929 - Somoa". Inscribed on verso with title. 20" x 16". Estimate $1,800-$2,200 In 1929 the Governor of New Hampshire sponsored a painting expedition to Somoa where Lassonde stayed and painted until 1935. Upon his return, Lassonde headed to New Hampshire WPA art program. He traveled extensively throughout his career painting landscapes, genre and portraits.
196 HAROLD HARRINGTON BETTS (American 1881-1951) "Miami Harbor" oil on canvas, signed lower left "H.H. Betts" and inscribed on verso with "Miami". 20"x24" (unframed). Estimate $1,500-$2,000
197 GEORGE W. DREW (American 1875-1968) "Spring Landscape" oil on canvas, signed "George W. Drew" lower left. 24"x36". Estimate $800-$1,200
198 MARGARET A. RICE (American b.1901) "The Greenhouse" oil on canvas board, signed lower right. 8"x10". Estimate $300-$500