Seller Story
Seller Story: Margaret Munsen, former wife of listed artist Edmond J. Fitzgerald
In 1978, Margaret Trent of Cincinnati Ohio married Edmond J. Fitzgerald. Both widowers, the two met when Margaret took to a trip to New York, where Edmond was a painter and a teacher. They settled in Cincinnati; Edmond bringing with him all of his paintings, and setting up a studio in a warehouse on Spring Grove Avenue. The couple combined their belongings and tastes – his collection of sculptures alongside her crystal, china, and rugs — examples of which are in this sale.
Born in 1912, Fitzgerald graduated from the California School of Fine Arts where he was a student of Lee Randolph. He set up a studio in his hometown, Seattle, nearby fellow artists Eustace Ziegler and Eric Johanson. He served 26 years in the United States Naval Reserve. During WWII, he commanded a landing craft and had combat assignments.
With his first wife, Mary Louise Streets, he had two children who sometimes appeared as models for his work. The family lived in Larchmont, NY, where Edmond painted and taught art classes. His teaching assignments in the region included the Newark Academy of Art, Parson’s School of Design, and the New York Academy of Design. Edmond made frequent trips back to the Pacific Northwest to paint his favorite landscapes, many of which are featured in this collection.
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Waterford "Colleen" Crystal Footed Brandy Decanter With Stopper
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Oil Painting of a Winter Landscape with Horse Drawn Carriage
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Kevin Kasik Landscape Oil Painting "Bluebonnetts with Gathering Storm," 2024
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
William Woollett Engraving "A View of Foots Cray Place in Kent"
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
10K White Sapphire Solitaire Pendant on Gold-Filled Chain
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Eastern Orthodox "Book of Gospels" Design Parcel-Gilt Icon
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Gianni Versace Celestial Sun Baroque Patterned Zip Pouch, 1990s
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
José M. Lima Oil Painting of Floral Still Life, 2023
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Bohemian Style Cut to Clear Emerald and Cobalt Crystal Wine Glasses
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Oil Painting of Still Life with Flowers
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Chinese Lacquered, Paint-Decorated and Stone-Appliqué Folding Screen
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Oil Painting of Nude Figure Study in Academic Setting, 1887
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Robert H. Joseph Woodland Landscape Oil Painting "Beech Trees," 1968
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Sterling 1.02 CT Diamond Ring
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Loose Shell, Sard, Porcelain, and Gemstone Cameo Lot
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Impressionist Style Landscape Oil Painting, 21st Century
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
2000 Pokémon Team Rocket Machop 1st Edition Graded CGC 10
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Val McGann Seascape Oil Painting of Figures in Beach Scene
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
L. Hils Hafele Desert Landscape Acrylic Painting, 1990
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Britain's, Kingcast with Other Civil War and More Toy Soldiers
Fitzgerald served as president of the Allied Artists of America and the American Watercolor Society, and showed at Grand Central Galleries in New York City.
In 1989, Fitzgerald died of cancer. After his death, Margaret married Bob Munsen. The two sold their homes and combined their collections in a new house where many of Fitzgerald’s paintings lived, until Margaret and Bob passed away.