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Lot 164: Paul Starrett Sample, Oil on Canvas- Price Upon Request
Paul Starrett Sample (American 1896-1974), "San Pedro Harbor," oil on canvas, 1937, depiction of birds-eye view of a busy twentieth century Los Angeles harbor with large ships, piers, and docks, signed lower right and dated '37', "Los Angeles Paul Sample" inscribed on stretcher verso, framed, not examined out of frame, ss: 29 1/2" h. x 39 1/2" w. [This painting is one of eight in a series of American ports commissioned by Fortune magazine and published in 1937. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by Allen Grover (d.1993), accompanied by a copy of letter to the artist dated 10/06/1937 from Allen Grover's secretary discussing payment for this work, from Allen Grover to his son, Robinson A. Grover.] Monday, April 23, 2018 at 6:30 pm Paintings; Prints; Sculpture; Continental; Americana; Asian; Tribal; Rugs; Jewelry; Silver; etc. 21 Cooke Street Plainville, CT 06062 860-793-0288 info@auctionsappraisers.com
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