WILLIAM McKIM (1916-1995) EGG TEMPERA ON MASONITE
William McKim (1916-1995)
Two Redheads
Third quarter of the 20th century.
The painting on Masonite panel is signed lower left front.
A native of Kansas City, Missouri, William McKim taught at the Kansas City Art Institute after serving in World War II, having studied there under John De Martelly and Thomas Hart Benton before the war.
Panel measures 16 x 12, frame size 22.75 x 18.75 inches.
Provenance: The estate of Morton and Estelle Sosland.
In Kansas City, the Sosland family name is synonymous with both giving, and the arts. Of their many contributions to the community, 'The Soslands gave one of the nation's finest private collections of American Indian art to the Nelson-Atkins' museum (nelson-atkins.org). The content of this auction bears testament to their keen eye and varied interests. No property has been added; each lot here originates with the Sosland family and sells without reserve.
We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.
Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Condition Report: Very good original untouched condition. There are no issues of major scratches, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up, save three tiny specks in the upper half of the composition.
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William McKim (1916-1995)
Two Redheads
Third quarter of the 20th century.
The painting on Masonite panel is signed lower left front.
A native of Kansas City, Missouri, William McKim taught at the Kansas City Art Institute after serving in World War II, having studied there under John De Martelly and Thomas Hart Benton before the war.
Panel measures 16 x 12, frame size 22.75 x 18.75 inches.
Provenance: The estate of Morton and Estelle Sosland.
In Kansas City, the Sosland family name is synonymous with both giving, and the arts. Of their many contributions to the community, 'The Soslands gave one of the nation's finest private collections of American Indian art to the Nelson-Atkins' museum (nelson-atkins.org). The content of this auction bears testament to their keen eye and varied interests. No property has been added; each lot here originates with the Sosland family and sells without reserve.
We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.
Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Condition Report: Very good original untouched condition. There are no issues of major scratches, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up, save three tiny specks in the upper half of the composition.
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