Alton Tobey (CT,1914-2005) oil painting 132790

Description: ARTIST: Alton Stanley Tobey (Connecticut, 1914 - 2005) TITLE: Zachery Taylor Battlefield MEDIUM: oil on canvas board CONDITION: Very minor paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. Minor damages to corners and upper edge. ART SIZE: 18 x 24 inches / 45 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: has artist's estate stamp on verso PROVENANCE: artist's estate (has estate stamp on verso) LOCATION: This lot is located at our Mamaroneck, NY office. CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 132790 BIOGRAPHY:Alton Stanley Tobey (November 5, 1914 - January 4, 2005) was an American painter, historical artist, muralist, portraitist, illustrator, and teacher of art.Alton Tobey was born in Middletown, Connecticut on November 5, 1914. At the age of 20 he received a scholarship to Yale University; School of Fine Arts. After serving in the military, he completed his postgraduate academic degree at Yale, also becoming one of the Professors. He resided for most of his life in the village of Larchmont, part of a town in Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York. He was married to Roslyn Tobey, a piano instructor and musician. Their son, David Tobey, is a painter and musician.Referring to the dichotomy between his realist works and his curvilinears and other modernist works, Tobey once said, "I live an artistic double life: one of classical realism and the other of aesthetic exploration."Tobey died on January 4, 2005, at a nursing home in Mamaroneck, New York.The New York Times obituary described Tobey as "a muralist, portraitist and illustrator whose renderings of famous events and faces hang in museums, libraries, public buildings, corporate offices and private collections". Tobey is ranked by the Artists Trade Union of Russia amongst the world-best artists of the last four centuries". CLICK HERE TO ADD ME TO YOUR FAVOURITE SELLERS LIST.Our prices are based on the value of the artwork by itself. Frames are free and any frame imperfections, damages and condition overall is not a reason for discounts, refunds or returns.If an item is listed like USED it can be dirty.All measurements are given approximately. We pack everything very professionally . Bid with confidence.We DO combine shipping if it possible.If you won multiple items please wait for a combined invoice.Insurance is included in shipping cost.Shipping price is actual only for 48 states. All other bidders have to wait invoice. We are shipping WorldWide.You can choose between two shipment options: We can ship items directly to you or using a Global Shipping Program.Items purchased with Global Shipping Program CAN NOT be combined. If you want to combine them please ask us to list them together BEFORE buying.If item is too fragile or too large for an international shipping We have the right to cancel the bid and refund your payment.Your customs form will include accurate information. Do not ask to falsify the customs form.Imports duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. It is solely Buyers responsibility to check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs, taxes, or charges are.

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