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William E. Skilling (1862 - 1964) American

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William E. Skilling (1862 - 1964) American

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William E. Skilling (1862 - 1964) American
Oil on Canvas
Title: Andalusian Horse
Signature: Signed Lower Right
Measure 53 1/2"in H x 65 1/2"in W and 57"in H x 69"in W with frame

Biography: Known for: Painting, copies of artwork. A California artist known for portrait and landscape painting, he served in World War I and then settled in San Francisco where he died on April 8, 1964. He also did copies of work by artists including Edward Hicks, Parson Fisher and Giuseppe Arcimboldo.

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William E. Skilling (1862 - 1964) American

Name: William E. Skilling (1862 - 1964) American
SKU: 120537778
Price: 4500 USD
Availability: InStock

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