Grandma Moses Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
GRANDMA MOSES
Born: September 7, 1860 in Greenwich, New York
Died: December 13, 1961 in Hoosick Falls, New York
Died: December 13, 1961 in Hoosick Falls, New York
Although she did not start painting until age 76, prolific "American Primitive" painter Anna Mary Robertson "Grandma" Moses (1860-1961) produced about 2,000 works. Painted mostly on masonite board, her primitive paintings depicted scenes from her childhood and rural life. Between her 100th birthday on September 7, 1960 and her death on December 13, 1961 at the age of 101, she completed 25 paintings.
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GRANDMA MOSES Signature in blue ink on this 3x2 card from the famed painter Signature: "Grand Ma Moses", 3x2 card. In October 1939, fifteen "American primitive" paintings by 79-year-old Anna Mary Robertson "Grandma" Moses (1860-1961) were displayed in New York to rave reviews.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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GRANDMA MOSES The artist signs her name in black ink Signature: "Grand ma Moses,", 5x2¾. Although she did not start painting until age 76, prolific "American Primitive" painter Anna Mary Robertson "Grandma" Moses (1860-1961) produced about 2,000 works. Painted mostly on masonite board, her primitive paintings depicted scenes from her childhood and rural life.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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A letter from the American folk artist to renowned New York Art dealer Lewis Caldor, speaking of his recent trip to visit her and apologizing for the terrible weather: "Your will hardly want to see the north country again"Sale Price $1,700.00
$2,000.00
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GRANDMA MOSES (ANNA MARY ROBERTSON MOSES) Just two years after she started to paint, she tells the man who discovered her that she had sent a dollar to him "To send me some paints", but she now realizes she won't have time to paint "as I shall be very busy on farm for some time to come" Autograph letter signed:Sale Price $2,762.50
$3,250.00
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GRANDMA MOSES A letter from Moses to a family member, saying she has "not accomplished much" but did finish two art pieces and is working on the third Autograph letter signed: "Mother Moses", 1p, 7¼x10½. Eagle Bridge, (New York), no year Oct Nov 6.To Mr. Caldor.Sale Price $2,762.50
$3,250.00
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GRANDMA MOSES A photograph of Moses in her home watching a telecast featuring her and her artwork, inscribed to one of the production crew members who helped film the special Photograph inscribed and signed: "Grandma Moses, To Mr. Wagoner". B/w, 10x8.Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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GRANDMA MOSES A holiday card featuring her painting "Snowballing", signed by Moses in black ink Christmas/holiday card signed: "Grandma Moses", in black ink, 5½x6½ closed, 10¾x6½. A print of her piece "Snowballing" on a Hallmark holiday card, accompanied by original mailing envelope.Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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GRANDMA MOSES The artist signs on a Christmas card featuring a print of her original work Down on the Farm in Winter Christmas Card signed: "Grand ma, Moses/Dec./-1947-", 4x5½. Color reproduction of her work, Down on the Farm in Winter, on front cover.Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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GRANDMA MOSES A First Day Cover honoring the 100th Anniversary of Texas statehood signed by Moses as "Grandma Moses" First Day Cover signed: "Grandma Moses", 6½x3½. FDC celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Texas statehood, 3-cent stamp affixed, postmarked Austin, Texas, December 29, 1945, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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GRANDMA MOSES A get well card signed by Moses, framed to an overall size of 26¼x21¼ Greeting Card signed: "Grand ma Moses." beneath inside verse of get well card. Color, 5½x9¼.Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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GRANDMA MOSES A greeting card signed by Grandma Moses, dated 1952 Greeting Card signed: "Grand ma Moses." on inside of 4½x5½ get well card. Dated "1952" at upper margin.Sale Price $1,190.00
$1,400.00
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GRANDMA MOSES A book featuring Moses' artwork, signed May 21st, 1949 Book inscribed and signed: "To Louise A. Carson./May 21st 1949/Grandma Moses". 136 p, 8½x11, hardcover, Grandma Moses: American Primitive, Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City, New York, 1947. Signed on first title page.Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
