Rolla Sims Taylor (1872 - 1970) American
Rolla Sims Taylor (1872 - 1970) American
Oil on Canvas
Measure 12 1/4"in H x 14 1/4"in W and 14 3/4"in H x 17"in W with frame
Known for: Town-landscape painting, etching
Biography: Rolla Sims Taylor lived from 1872 to 1970. In 1889, Taylor's family moved to San Antonio where he received instruction while a teenager in an art class, established by a predecessor of the San Antonio Art League. Taylor studied in San Antonio with Jose Arpa and Robert Julian Onderdonk; he attended summer school at the Art Institute of Chicago. The Witte Memorial Museum in San Antonio named him Artist of the Year in 1954. Taylor delighted in painting San Antonio scenes, particularly old houses, the missions, and other buildings, views along the river, the Irish Flats, and Mexican subjects and jacales. His paintings of scenes of Texas history won honors from the Texas State Historical and Landmark Association.
Condition
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Rolla Sims Taylor (1872 - 1970) American
Oil on Canvas
Measure 12 1/4"in H x 14 1/4"in W and 14 3/4"in H x 17"in W with frame
Known for: Town-landscape painting, etching
Biography: Rolla Sims Taylor lived from 1872 to 1970. In 1889, Taylor's family moved to San Antonio where he received instruction while a teenager in an art class, established by a predecessor of the San Antonio Art League. Taylor studied in San Antonio with Jose Arpa and Robert Julian Onderdonk; he attended summer school at the Art Institute of Chicago. The Witte Memorial Museum in San Antonio named him Artist of the Year in 1954. Taylor delighted in painting San Antonio scenes, particularly old houses, the missions, and other buildings, views along the river, the Irish Flats, and Mexican subjects and jacales. His paintings of scenes of Texas history won honors from the Texas State Historical and Landmark Association.
Condition
Any lots which remain on Coral Gables Auction premises longer than 30 business days following the sale will incur a charge for storage and handling of $5.00 per day for each lot. All paid items left after 3 months will be considered abandoned property and properly disposed of Important Message Regarding Payments : All invoices that exceed the amount of $ 2000 including the buyer premium, must make the payment through check or wire transfer, if we receive the payment through the platform, the money will be reimbursed automatically to your card Coral Gables Auction strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder Statements by Coral Gables Auction regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only And should Not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do Not constitute a representation, warranty, Or assumption of liability by Coral Gables Auction All lots offered are sold "As Is" For condition report please contact our auction house via email info.coralgablesauction@yahoo.com
