Lot 224
Aileen Phillips Shannon (American, 1888-1964). "Natchez, Mississippi" oil on canvas, 1925. Signed at lower right. A picturesque landscape painted by Aileen Phillips Shannon in 1924. Shannon invites the viewer into the breathtaking view of Natchez, Mississippi via a curved road at the lower left of the composition. To one side of the road are a pair of leafy deciduous trees, while to the right of the road, a blonde woman dressed in a white blouse and a long blue skirt stands before a charming house, peering out at the natural expanse of boulders, tall trees, and golden shrubbery. The Mississippi River with a lone sailboat gliding along the waters graces the middle ground. Finally, a few more homes dot both sides of the riverbank and majestic hillsides rise in the distance toward the serene azure skies and billowing clouds above. All is mounted in an attractive custom frame. Size (sight view): 23.5" L x 35.5" W (59.7 cm x 90.2 cm) Size (frame): 32.625" L x 44.5" W (82.9 cm x 113 cm) Size: 32.625" L x 44.5" W x 2.5" H (82.9 cm x 113 cm x 6.4 cm)
About the artist: Aileen Phillips Shannon was born in Amite County, Mississippi and studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts under William Merritt Chase. She left the country in 1908 to study abroad in Antwerp and Paris. Upon her return, Shannon studied in Chicago as well as Taxco, Mexico where she took portrait classes with Wayman Adams. By 1910. Shannon had returned to Mississippi, established her own studio, and began offering private art lessons. In addition, she became a founding member as well as the treasurer and three time president of the Mississippi Art Association.
Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#182450
- Condition: Signed at lower right. Label identifying artist, title, and date on verso. Painting has a few areas of craquelure but the surface is stable. The custom, gold-tone frame has a few minor scuffs, nicks, and areas of touch up to the finish but is otherwise very nice and complements the painting beautifully.
Accepted Forms of Payment:
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Shipping
Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense
Artemis Fine Arts
You agree to pay a buyer's premium of up to 26.5% and any applicable taxes and shipping.
View full terms and conditions
| From: | To: | Increments: |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $299 | $25 |
| $300 | $999 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $1,999 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $4,999 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $9,999 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $19,999 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $49,999 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $99,999 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $199,999 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 + | $20,000 |