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    Important American Paintings, Drawings & Sculpture

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    26 May 1999

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    Lot 119

    William Samuel Schwartz (1897-1977)

    A Western Sunset

    Price realised

    USD 23,000

    Estimate

    USD 20,000 - USD 30,000

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    William Samuel Schwartz (1897-1977)
    A Western Sunset
    signed 'William S. Schwartz' (lower right), signed again, dated '1927' and inscribed with title and 'Nebraska' on the reverse
    oil on canvas
    30 x 36 in. (76.2 x 91.5 cm.)

    Provenance

    Ms. Phyllis Helford, the artist's daughter.
    Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1983.

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    Literature and exhibited

    Literature

    M. Chapman, William S. Schwartz: A Study, Chicago, Illinois, 1930, p. 59, illustrated


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