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Study for "After Curfew" by Ben Messick c. 1930s

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Study for "Feeding the Swans" by Ben Messick c. 1930s: Charcoal on Paper measuring 23 x 19 in a custom wood frame and is protected behind museum glass. Ben Messick was well-known for his Regionalist scenes as well as Modernist paintings. He taught at LA's

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Margery Ryerson (American, 1886 - 1989): "New York City Snow Storm"; c. 1930s; Oil on Board; 21.5" x 27.5"; Signed Lower Left; Framed.

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Marian Spore Bush. Vultures.: Marian Spore Bush. Vultures. c. 1930s. Not signed or dated. Oil on canvas. Minor paint crazing, otherwise excellent condition. 42"w x 60"h. Not framed. Est. $3,000-5,000. Buyer is responsible for ship

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Nancy Maybin Ferguson (1872-1967) The Church Tower,: Nancy Maybin Ferguson (1872-1967) The Church Tower, c. 1930s Oil on panel Signature may be on reverse, but has faded, titled on reverse

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Study for "After Curfew" by Ben Messick c. 1930s

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Charcoal on Paper measuring 18.5 x 22 inches in a custom wood frame with color wash details, and protected behind museum glass. Ben Messick was well-known for his Regionalist scenes as well as Modernist paintings. He taught at LA's Chouinard Art Institute in the 1940s where he remained as an instructor through the 1950s. While there, he influenced a generation of Los Angeles modernists.