(lot of 2) Unframed oil painting portraits, Andrew Jackson Zilker (Indiana, Texas, 1858-1934) and his wife Ida Pecht Zilker (1864-1916), each painting signed lower right S. Salaman (Solomon Salaman, Texas, 1869-1937), 24"h, 20"w (the original frames, in poor condition, are available to the purchaser of these paintings) **Note 1: Andrew Zilker acquired 350 acres of Austin, Texas land that surrounded and included Barton Springs. From 1917 until 1934 he gave much of the land to the City of Austin through the Austin School District. Payment to the school district by the City provided a endowment that is still maintained today. Zilker Metropolitan Park remains a premier and popular location with botanical gardens, a large concert venue and the iconic Barton Springs pool.** **Note 2: The Andrew Zilker painting is likely based on a photo in the possession of the Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. The artist Solomon Salomon, according to the book "Texas Painters, Sculptors & Graphic Artists" "reportedly worked from photographs."** Start Price: $300.00

9/18/2019 4:35PM added photo of Anderew Zilker in possession of the Austin History Center.

All lots are sold as is and where is. Austin Auction Gallery provides condition reports upon request to aide in your bidding decision. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales
are final, Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.