W.E. (William Edwin) Fager (1897 - 1973) American
W.E. (William Edwin) Fager (1897 - 1973) American
Ink on Paper
Measure 8 1/2"in H x 8 1/2"in W and 15 1/2"in H x 15 1/2"in W with frame
Biography: W. Edwin Fager was an American artist and interior designer born in 1897 near Fairview in Randolph County, Indiana. After high school, he began his artistic career as a window dresser at McNaughtons Department Store, where he also created signs and handled various decorative projects. In 1925, he moved to Chicago to work as a lampshade designer before establishing his own successful interior design business. Fager became known for custom-designed furniture, lamps, tables, and decorative accessories, and his designs were reportedly used in Hollywood film productions, including Pillow Talk, starring Rock Hudson and Doris Day. Alongside his design career, Fager remained active as a fine artist and regularly exhibited at the Hoosier Salon. In 1928, one of his paintings received the $100 Lucy Ball Owsley Award. His work and archival photographs of his Chicago studio are represented in the collection of Minnetrista Museum & Gardens in Muncie, Indiana.
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W.E. (William Edwin) Fager (1897 - 1973) American
Ink on Paper
Measure 8 1/2"in H x 8 1/2"in W and 15 1/2"in H x 15 1/2"in W with frame
Biography: W. Edwin Fager was an American artist and interior designer born in 1897 near Fairview in Randolph County, Indiana. After high school, he began his artistic career as a window dresser at McNaughtons Department Store, where he also created signs and handled various decorative projects. In 1925, he moved to Chicago to work as a lampshade designer before establishing his own successful interior design business. Fager became known for custom-designed furniture, lamps, tables, and decorative accessories, and his designs were reportedly used in Hollywood film productions, including Pillow Talk, starring Rock Hudson and Doris Day. Alongside his design career, Fager remained active as a fine artist and regularly exhibited at the Hoosier Salon. In 1928, one of his paintings received the $100 Lucy Ball Owsley Award. His work and archival photographs of his Chicago studio are represented in the collection of Minnetrista Museum & Gardens in Muncie, Indiana.
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
