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James March Phillips
The Thief from François Villon
s Christmas
, San Francisco Bay Area IllustratorCirca 1955
Circa 1955
$1,650
£1,250.35
€1,440.89
CA$2,333.56
A$2,509.54
CHF 1,341.86
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NOK 16,968.71
SEK 15,460.68
DKK 10,766.61
About the Item
Signed lower right, 'James March Phillips' (American, 1913-1981) and painted circa 1965.
Displayed in an original card mat decorated by the artist. Signed lower right, in pencil, 'J. M. Phillips' and titled, lower left, ''The Thief' - from Francois Villon's Christmas'. Mat dimensions: 16 x 13 inches.
Born in California, James March Phillips first studied in San Francisco at the Jean Turner Art Academy and, later, under Alfred Owles and J. Paget Fredricks. An avid outdoorsman, Phillips painted many plein-air watercolor landscapes of the Monterey Peninsula, with his paintings of Pebble Beach Golf Links and Cypress Point Club finding particular favor. Phillips exhibited widely and with success and his paintings are held in collections across the United States.
Reference:
Artists in California 1786-1940, Hughes, Vol. 2, pg. 878; et al
- Creator:James March Phillips (1913 - 1981, American)
- Creation Year:Circa 1955
- Dimensions:Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)
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- Condition:The painting has not been examined outside of mat. Painting: minor paint additions from mat to top edge. Mat: age toning, scuffs, minor marks; unframed. Shows well.
- Gallery Location:Santa Cruz, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU34416848882
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