A.G. Cram painting of sailboat racing

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Author: Cram, Allen Gilbert
Title: Oil painting on board of sailboats rounding a buoy
Place Published: [San Diego]
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Date Published: Undated
Description:

Oil painting on board. Signed A.G. Cram in lower right. 29.5x45 cm (11¾x17¾"), framed.

Allen Gilbert Cram (1886-1947) was an American painter. Born in Washington D.C. on February 1, 1886, Cram received his fine art education in the East, studying under William Merritt Chase. Cram later moved to San Diego, working mostly with western scenes. He was also an etcher and an illustrator for the U.S. Government. Three of his large-scale paintings hang in the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. A catalog description taped to the back of the frame notes that "ultraviolet light examination [indicates] no evidence of inpainting or restoration..."Due to the size and/or weight of this lot extra shipping and/or handling charges may apply.
Condition Report: Areas of paint flaking, craquelure with dry surface in sky area, some soiling. Good to very good.