Euphemia Charlton Fortune (American, 1885-1969) The Calling of Saint Peter and The Denial of Christ (double-sided) (Two Works), c. 1944-1947 Oil on canvas laid on panel; oil on panel 11-1/2 x 8 inches (29.2 x 20.3 cm) (The Calling of Saint Peter) 9 x 8 inches (22.8 x 20.3 cm) (The Denial of Christ) PROVENANCE: Monsignor Robert E. Brennan, Archdiocese of Los Angeles, California; Bonhams, San Francisco, California, August 7, 2006, lot 1177; Collection of Steve and Nancy Hauk, Hauk Fine Arts, California; Private collection, Northern California. EXHIBITED: Pasadena Museum of Art, Pasadena, California, and elsewhere, "E. Charlton Fortune: The Colorful Spirit." August 20, 2017-August 27, 2018. LITERATURE: S. Shields, E. Charlton Fortune; The Colorful Spirit, exhibition catalogue, Pasadena, California, 2017, pp. 170, 172-73, illustrated. By 1928, California native E. Charlton Fortune's work became much more spiritual, as she turned her focus to liturgical painting for the Catholic Church. The Calling of Saint Peter and The Denial of Christ are two works of eight that were created for the Reredos of the Sanctuary of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri that was designed by the architect Julian Whittlesey. This work is located in Heritage Auction's San Francisco Gallery. The buyer will be responsible for pick-up or shipment from this location. We would be delighted to assist with these arrangements. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved See More