{"product_id":"1870s-80s-collection-of-thomas-hodge-watercolors-of-notable-st-andrews-golfers","title":"1870s-80s Collection of Thomas Hodge Watercolors of Notable St Andrews Golfers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThomas Hodge (1827-1907) was known as the \"Painter of St Andrews.\" He was the rare\u003cspan\u003e early golf painter that actually knew the subjects that he painted. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThomas Hodge is likely best-known for his small watercolor portraits of notable early St Andrews figures. Offered here is a historic collection of 6 different early St Andrews golfers. This includes 5 members of the Royal \u0026amp; Ancient, including John Whyte-Melville, as well as two-time Amateur Champion John Laidlay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach of these watercolor portraits was painted by Thomas Hodge in approximately the 1870s to 1880s. Single Hodge watercolors are desirable, but a collection of 6 (all golfers, and including Whyte-Melville and Laidlay) is remarkable and presents a phenomenal display. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere are the individuals whose portraits by Thomas Hodge are offered in this collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ec1887 Portrait of J.E. Laidlay, 2x Amateur Champ (2 1\/2\" x 4\" watercolor)\u003cbr\u003ec1880 John Whyte-Melville, R\u0026amp;A Member, Important early golf figure (5\" x 6\")\u003cbr\u003ec1880 Colonel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eShortbread, R\u0026amp;A Member (3 1\/2\" x 3 1\/2\")\u003cbr\u003e1873 Ord Campbell, R\u0026amp;A Member (2 1\/2\" x 4\")\u003cbr\u003ec1880 Mr. Purdie, R\u0026amp;A Member (2 1\/2\" x 4\")\u003cbr\u003ec1880 Bob Cathart, R\u0026amp;A Member (4\" x 4\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatercolor, some B\u0026amp;W, others Color\u003cbr\u003e11 x 15\" (framed)\u003cbr\u003eIndividual watercolor sizes noted above. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Conditions of Sale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Exact shipping charges will be invoiced separately. The only payment methods accepted for this Art Sale are wires, ACH, or checks. Please allow up to 4 weeks for delivery, though many will arrive sooner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrames:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We are selling a piece of artwork, NOT the frame. Expect frames to have condition issues, as many are decades old. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Golden Age","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46882169290913,"sku":null,"price":30000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3095\/9265\/files\/HodgeGroupa.jpg?v=1786682916","url":"https:\/\/goldenageauctionsartsale.myshopify.com\/products\/1870s-80s-collection-of-thomas-hodge-watercolors-of-notable-st-andrews-golfers","provider":"Golden Age","version":"1.0","type":"link"}