Florence Kate Upton Art

1873-1922

Florence Kate Upton was born in New York in 1873, the daughter of English émigrés to America. Following the death of her father in 1889, she returned with her mother to England and began painting and illustrating to assist her family financially. Together with her mother Bertha, she devised the Golliwog books, Bertha writing the stories while her daughter made the illustrations. Although she made her living largely through illustration. She was nonetheless a very accomplished painter in her own right, described by her biographer, Edith Lyttleton as”'a considerable artist . . . accessible beyond the normal to sense impressions of color and form.” Upton studied under George Hitchcock in Egmond Hoef, Holland and became great friends with both George and Mrs. Hitchcock. She exhibited at the Paris Salon and the Royal Academy, including several paintings depicting Holland, with which she had a particular affinity. In 1905, she exhibited “Le salon Jaune” at the International Exhibition in Nantes and gained the Médaille d’honneur. After the exhibition, Florence was made “Sociétaire” of the “Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts.” After her death, the picture was purchased by the “Friends of Art” society in Baltimore and now hangs in their gallery. She was also an excellent portraitist and her subjects included her friend, the celebrated actress Mrs. Patrick Campbell, indeed Upton's portrait was considered to be one of the finest of her and the actress cherished it until her death in 1940. In March 1917, Christie's opened a 12-day sale, which was an interesting feature of the third day, where the original Golliwog and his Dutch Doll companions, with the original drawings and MSS of the eleven famous Golliwog books, were presented by Upton herself. The set of dolls has since been presented to the London Museum. The amount Florence raised was used to purchase a Golliwog ambulance that was sent to the front in France. She died on 16th October 1922 and is buried in Hampstead Cemetery. Her obituary in The Times rightly recognized that she was first a painter and second a children's book illustrator.

Artist: Florence Kate Upton

Florence Kate UptonPortrait of a Lady - British Impressionist 1900 art female artist oil painting, circa 1900

$6,637Sale Price|20% Off

Portrait of a Lady - British Impressionist 1900 art female artist oil painting

By Florence Kate Upton

Located in Hagley, England

This superb British Impressionist portrait oil painting is by noted female artist Florence Kate Upton. Born in America to English parents, Upton visited Britain with her family aged 20 and remained here to further her art career. Although a children's book illustrator, Upton was first a painter and exhibited at the Paris Salon and the Royal Academy. This lovely portrait, painted circa 1900, is a half length profile view of a lady in a black dress with gold front panel. A vibrant peacock blue shawl is across her arm and the background is a rich plum coloured drape. She has a black and silver choker...

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Early 1900s Impressionist Florence Kate Upton Art

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Oil

Paul Desire Trouillebert19th Century French Landscape with Boat on Lake, Oil on Canvas, 1829-1900

$4,511

H 6.29 in W 9.44 in

19th Century French Landscape with Boat on Lake, Oil on Canvas

By Paul Desire Trouillebert

Located in PARIS, FR

Conditions : Excellent overall Conditions, minor chips on the left side to original period frame. Oil on canvas signed Trouillebert on the lower right. Certificate by Michel Rodrigue...

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Late 19th Century Impressionist Florence Kate Upton Art

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Oil

William John HennessyPortrait of the Artist's Daughters, American Impressionism Painting, Signed, Circa 1880

$6,885

H 13 in W 9.26 in

Portrait of the Artist's Daughters, American Impressionism Painting, Signed

By William John Hennessy

Located in PARIS, FR

William John Hennessy Thomastown 1839 - Rudgwick 1917 Portrait of the Artist's Daughters Circa 1880 Oil on canvas mounted on cardboard Signed bottom left 33 x 23.5 cm canvas 44 x ...

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1880s American Impressionist Florence Kate Upton Art

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Joseph Oppenheimer“Portrait of a Lady in White, c. 1905-10” Impressionist Edwardian Belle Époque, Circa 1905-10

$9,500

H 39.75 in W 32 in D 2.5 in

“Portrait of a Lady in White, c. 1905-10” Impressionist Edwardian Belle Époque

Located in Yardley, PA

“Portrait of a Lady in White, c. 1905-10” by Joseph Oppenheimer (1876-1966). An exceptional portrait by Oppenheimer of a spirited young woman turned in half-profile. This work exemp...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Florence Kate Upton Art

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Canvas, Oil

Will Howe Foote“Jamaican Girl by the Palm Tree, c. 1930” American Impressionist Portrait Lyme, Circa 1930

$9,500

H 25.5 in W 21.5 in D 2 in

“Jamaican Girl by the Palm Tree, c. 1930” American Impressionist Portrait Lyme

By Will Howe Foote

Located in Yardley, PA

“Jamaican Girl by the Palm Tree, c. 1930” by Will Howe Foote (American, 1874-1965) A fantastic portrait of a young Jamaican woman set against a vibrant palm frond, painted by the re...

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1930s American Impressionist Florence Kate Upton Art

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Oil, Board

Alfred Smith 1Alfred Smith Painting of Bordeaux Tramway, French Oil on Canvas, 53x75 cm, 1854-1936

$37,988

H 20.87 in W 29.53 in

Alfred Smith Painting of Bordeaux Tramway, French Oil on Canvas, 53x75 cm

By Alfred Smith 1

Located in PARIS, FR

Conditions : Very good original conditions. Original canvas. Undergone a magnificent restoration in 2025 by National Museum restorer of Bordeaux. This very important work by Alfred Smith...

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Late 19th Century Impressionist Florence Kate Upton Art

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Oil

Edward CucuelAt the Yacht Club, Circa 1920

$225,000

H 43.63 in W 43.63 in

At the Yacht Club

By Edward Cucuel

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Artist Edward Cucuel and his wife Clara Lotte von Marcard spent their first two decades together in Germany, mostly in a villa on Lake Ammersee in Holzhausen near Munich. It is the works created in this period, mainly outdoor scenes of young women in fashionable attire of the day, that are most collected and appreciated among his works. It’s easy to see why- they capture an elegance and sense of calm and easy leisure- of long days in gardens or by the water. This is one of those captured moments with a well-dressed woman watching the sailing yacht...

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1920s Impressionist Florence Kate Upton Art

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Canvas, Oil

William Malherbe1928 Antique VERMONT American French Post Impressionist Portrait Painting, 1928

$6,500

H 34 in W 29 in D 3 in

1928 Antique VERMONT American French Post Impressionist Portrait Painting

By William Malherbe

Located in New York, NY

William Malherbe (1884-1953) Signed lower right Dated 1928 Oil on Canvas 27x22 inches unframed 34x29 inches Framed Carved American period Frame Good Condition William Malherbe was ...

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1920s American Impressionist Florence Kate Upton Art

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Oil

Kirsten Savage"Peachy Keen" (2025), Nude Female Portrait, Oil Painting on Panel, 2025

Unavailable|~~$650~~

H 7 in W 5 in D 1 in

"Peachy Keen" (2025), Nude Female Portrait, Oil Painting on Panel

By Kirsten Savage

Located in Denver, CO

Kirsten Savage is one of Colorado’s top representational artists. As an avid world traveler and experienced mountaineer, Kirsten spends her time seeking out beautiful spaces where th...

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2010s Impressionist Florence Kate Upton Art

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Oil, Panel

Giner BuenoBailarina Joven en el Estudio (Young Ballerina in the Studio)

$15,000

H 40 in W 26 in

Bailarina Joven en el Estudio (Young Ballerina in the Studio)

By Giner Bueno

Located in Austin, TX

"Bailarina Joven en el Estudio (Young Ballerina in the Studio)" is as original oil on canvas painting by modern Master Painter, Luis "Giner' Bueno (b. 1935, Spain). The painting depicts a moment of Impressionistic contemplation set in the artist's studio. A young classical ballerina wearing a blue corset, white tutu, white tights...

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20th Century Impressionist Florence Kate Upton Art

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Canvas, Oil

James Carroll BeckwithNita, 1897

$60,000

H 10.07 in W 7.63 in

Nita

By James Carroll Beckwith

Located in New York, NY

JAMES CARROLL BECKWITH (1852-1917) Nita Oil on panel 10 1/16 x 7 5/8 inches Signed lower right Inscribed, “Background of/Nita Sewell/1897,” verso James Carroll Beckwith enjoyed enor...

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Late 19th Century American Impressionist Florence Kate Upton Art

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Oil, Panel

Albert ManteletAlbert MANTELET (1858-1958) French School c1900 Oil Painting, 1900

$822

H 15.3 in W 12.6 in D 2 in

Albert MANTELET (1858-1958) French School c1900 Oil Painting

By Albert Mantelet

Located in Holywell, GB

Albert Goguet Mantelet (1858–1958) A charming portrait of a young woman, resplendent in her finest Sunday bonnet. Albert Goguet Mantelet was regarded as one of the most accomplished...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Florence Kate Upton Art

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Oil

Kirsten Savage"Unshaken" (2025), Male Bust Portrait, Oil Painting on Panel, 2025

$650

H 8 in W 6 in D 1 in

"Unshaken" (2025), Male Bust Portrait, Oil Painting on Panel

By Kirsten Savage

Located in Denver, CO

Kirsten Savage is one of Colorado’s top representational artists. As an avid world traveler and experienced mountaineer, Kirsten spends her time seeking out beautiful spaces where th...

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2010s Impressionist Florence Kate Upton Art

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Oil, Panel

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