Description
A terrific marine painting, full of movement and real power.
Recently cleaned. In excellent condition. Measures 28" x 32". Frame is 38" x 35".
JAMES MERRIAM (1880-1951) was born in Chatham, Ontario, Canada on March 18, 1880. He studied art with Francis Petrus Paulis in Detroit. He worked there as a commercial artist before settling in Los Angeles in 1920. After establishing a studio, he made painting forays into the desert near Palm Springs, the redwoods, the high Sierra, Monterey, Yosemite, and Arizona. Merriam died in Los Angeles on September 8, 1951. He was the father of artist Eleanor Merriam Lukits. He is listed in Davenports, Hughes, Artnet, Askart, Who's & more. Biography generously provided courtesy of EDAN HUGHES.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Recently cleaned. In excellent condition.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Oil Paint, Wood
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Seascape
Frame Type: Framed
Recently cleaned. In excellent condition. Measures 28" x 32". Frame is 38" x 35".
JAMES MERRIAM (1880-1951) was born in Chatham, Ontario, Canada on March 18, 1880. He studied art with Francis Petrus Paulis in Detroit. He worked there as a commercial artist before settling in Los Angeles in 1920. After establishing a studio, he made painting forays into the desert near Palm Springs, the redwoods, the high Sierra, Monterey, Yosemite, and Arizona. Merriam died in Los Angeles on September 8, 1951. He was the father of artist Eleanor Merriam Lukits. He is listed in Davenports, Hughes, Artnet, Askart, Who's & more. Biography generously provided courtesy of EDAN HUGHES.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Recently cleaned. In excellent condition.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Oil Paint, Wood
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Seascape
Frame Type: Framed
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Recently cleaned. In excellent condition.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
35 x 38 x 2 in
1930s Seascape Oil Painting by James Merriam, Framed
Estimate $900-$1,500
Starting Bid
$440
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