CHARLES L. A. SMITH WATERCOLOR PAINTING CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE LISTED ARTIST 1930

Description: Charles L. A. Smith Watercolor Painting California Landscape Listed Artist 1930 Description and Item Information Up for sale is this unframed, vintage watercolor painting by the listed artist, Charles L. A. Smith. Please excuse any glare in the photos. In an impressionist style, this painting depicts a landscape of rolling hills with trees. A couple of cows are resting in the shade, under an old oak tree. The watercolor paper measures approximately 9 1/16 inches by 11 13/16 inches. This would be a fine addition to a collection of vintage California art. Identification This painting is by the listed artist, Charles L. A. Smith (1871 - 1937), a listed artist on askART. It is dated 1930. The exact location in California depicted is not known. Per askART, Smith was born in Auburn, Michigan. A self-taught artist, he spent the early part of his career in Chicago. He visited California prior to 1908 and settled in Los Angeles during the 1920s. Smith was the director of the Jonathan Club of Los Angeles until his passing in 1937. He is known for oil and watercolor landscape and portrait paintings. He had numerous exhibitions, including at the Chicago Society of Artists (1900 - 1908), Art Institute of Chicago (1908), Panama-Pacific International Exposition (1915), California Liberty Fair (1918), California Art Club (1919-1926), Painters and Sculptors of Los Angeles (1920 - 1926), Ebell Club of Los Angeles (1921 and 1925), California Watercolor Society (1921 - 1930), Ainslie Galleries of Los Angeles (1926), Pig and Whistle of Los Angeles (1929), California State Fair (1930), and Santa Cruz Art League (1934). Smith's works are in private collections as well as public collections such as the following: Orange County Museum (California), University of Maine Art Gallery, Lawrence Museum (Massachusetts), Irvine Museum (California), and Gardena High School. Condition This unframed painting looks good overall, as shown. The paper has no creases, rips, or holes. The edges of the paper are slightly uneven. The colors are still nice and bright, particularly the yellow tones. Please review the description and photos, and ask any necessary questions prior to bidding or buying. Terms of Sale 1. Payments Taxes may be applicable. The correct shipping address must be included with payment. Contact the seller before bidding or buying to find out about acceptable payment methods for local pickups or deliveries. Payments must be received within three days of the end of the listing, unless prior arrangements have been made. 2. Shipping Good packaging is included; double-boxing is not necessarily included. Framed art will not be shipped unframed. The seller usually ships on Mondays and Thursdays. The merchandise will normally be shipped on the seller's next shipping day after payment clears. The seller is not responsible for the transit time once the merchandise has been accepted by the shipping carrier. Shipping includes delivery to a physical address via a method of the seller's choice. If the buyer prefers a different shipping method other than that chosen by the seller, or if delivery is to a post office box, additional shipping costs may be required. At the seller's discretion, a signature may be required for delivery. Shipping quotes must be requested prior to all international bidding or buying. For international shipping, there may be parcel size restrictions or prohibitions on certain classes of merchandise. Customs forms will not be falsified. International buyers, please note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when the item is picked up; do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. The seller does not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts. U.S. and international government regulations prohibit such behavior. 3. Other Information Individual computers may display colors differently. All merchandise is sold "as is where is." The buyer agrees to indemnify and hold the seller harmless from and against any and all liabilities and expenses, of whatever kind or nature, arising from or related to the purchase, use, misuse, resale, or redistribution of the merchandise. A person under the age of 18 must not bid or buy without the consent of their legal guardian. Acceptance of Agreement By bidding or buying, the buyer acknowledges their understanding and acceptance of the above Terms of Sale.

Price: 849.99 USD

Location: Sunny California

End Time: 2024-09-04T01:51:20.000Z

Shipping Cost: 19.97 USD