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b. 1910 - d. 1984

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    • Robert Oliver Skemp (American, 1910-1984) Oil on Canvas
      Oct. 16, 2022

      Robert Oliver Skemp (American, 1910-1984) Oil on Canvas

      Est: $200 - $400

      Robert Oliver Skemp (American, 1910-1984) Oil on Canvas Undated, signed lower right, portrait depicting a finely dressed man, in a distressed wood frame Property from: Private Collector, Wilmette, IL Category: Fine Art > American Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 11:37 am CST Shipping Status: Due to size, weight, value or shipping complexity, this item must be shipped via a 3rd Party and the shipping cost may be high. We recommend contacting multiple shipping vendors for an estimate as the cost may vary greatly. Sales Tax: California (7.25%), Florida (6%), Georgia (8.5%), Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%) Download High Resolution Photographs: Photograph #1 Photograph #2 Photograph #3 Photograph #4 Last modified: September 27, 2022, 1:13 pm

      Leonard Auction
    • Robert Oliver Skemp, Masted Ship at Sea, O/C
      Feb. 23, 2022

      Robert Oliver Skemp, Masted Ship at Sea, O/C

      Est: $1,500 - $2,500

      Property from a Savannah, GA Estate Description: Robert Oliver Skemp (CT, 1910-1984), Masted Ship at Sea, Oil on Canvas, signed lower right, depicting a masted ship on the water, in a giltwood frame. Frame size: 32 1/2 in. x 42 1/2 in. Robert Oliver Skemp was born in Pennsylvania in 1910. He attended the Art Students League in New York where he studied under artist such as Thomas Hart Benton, George Luks, and Harry Ballinger. He continued his artistic education at the Grand Central Art School in New York. Skemp also joined the merchant marines and travelled by ship to Europe, Asia, India, and South America. He mainly created colorful advertising images, including pin-up style scenes for Coca Cola and Ford Motor Company and illustrations for magazines such as Colliers, Liberty, and Saturday Evening Post. Later in his career he specialized in portraits of American officials, businessmen, and other wealthy patrons, including General Douglas MacArthur (1880–1964), New York Congressman Walter Gresham Andrews (1889–1949) (Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives), and art collector William Hayes Ackland (1855–1940) (William Hayes Ackland Estate Collection). Skemp was a founding member of the American Society of Marine Arts in 1978 and often painted detailed illustrations of 19th century clipper ships and other maritime scenes. (Getty.edu) Measurements: Height: by sight 25 1/2 in. x Width: 35 1/4 in. Condition: Good condition, faint horizontal stretcher mark along upper edge, light wear to frame.

      Everard Auctions and Appraisals
    • ROBERT O. SKEMP (1910-1984) A little laundry lift. [PIN-UP]
      Jan. 28, 2021

      ROBERT O. SKEMP (1910-1984) A little laundry lift. [PIN-UP]

      Est: $300 - $400

      ROBERT O. SKEMP (1910-1984) A little laundry lift. A spicy study for unknown publication. Gouache on board. 230x171 mm; 9x6 3/4 inches, on 16x12 3/4-inch board. Signed by the artist's son Oliver beneath estate stamp on verso.

      Swann Auction Galleries
    • Robert Oliver Skemp (American, 1910 - 1984)
      Oct. 29, 2015

      Robert Oliver Skemp (American, 1910 - 1984)

      Est: $200 - $400

      6-3/8" x 9" paper Graphite sketch on drafting paper for an advertisement of a beverage, depicting a golfer with his bag and trophy, celebrating his win, signed lower right in the image, matted and framed under glass, overall 11-1/4" x 13-1/2". Online Bidding and additional information at AspireAuctions.com

      Aspire Auctions Fine Art & Antiques
    • ROBERT OLIVER SKEMP PORTRAIT PAINTING MISS HANFORD
      Aug. 24, 2014

      ROBERT OLIVER SKEMP PORTRAIT PAINTING MISS HANFORD

      Est: $200 - $400

      SKEMP, Robert Oliver, (American, 1910-1984): Portrait of Miss Hanford, Oil/Canvas, 24'' x 20'', fine carved and gilded frame 30 1/2'' x 26 1/2'', signed lower right.

      Burchard Galleries Inc
    • ROBERT OLIVER SKEMP PORTRAIT PAINTING MISS HANFORD
      Jun. 22, 2014

      ROBERT OLIVER SKEMP PORTRAIT PAINTING MISS HANFORD

      Est: $200 - $400

      SKEMP, Robert Oliver, (American, 1910-1984): Portrait of Miss Hanford, Oil/Canvas, 24" x 20", fine carved and gilded frame 30 1/2" x 26 1/2", signed lower right.

      Burchard Galleries Inc
    • Nautical Scene by Robert Skemp, Oil on Canvas
      Oct. 09, 2010

      Nautical Scene by Robert Skemp, Oil on Canvas

      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

      Robert Oliver Skemp (American, 1910-1984), titled The Comet on verso gallery label, signed l.r.; 35.5 x 45 in.

      Cowan's Auctions
    • ROBERT OLIVER SKEMP (American, 1910-1984) The Administr
      Aug. 17, 2010

      ROBERT OLIVER SKEMP (American, 1910-1984) The Administr

      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

      ROBERT OLIVER SKEMP (American, 1910-1984) The Administrative Assistant Oil on canvas 36 x 28 in. Signed lower right This painting was reproduced as figure 888 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996. From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

      Heritage Auctions
    • Skemp, Robert Oliver - No Milk Today
      May. 06, 2010

      Skemp, Robert Oliver - No Milk Today

      Est: $1,000 - $3,000

      ROBERT OLIVER SKEMP (American, 1910-1984) No Milk Today Oil on board 33 x 25 in. Signed lower right This piece was reproduced as figure 890 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996. PROVENANCE: Louis K. Meisel Gallery, New York (stamp verso). From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

      Heritage Auctions
    • ROBERT OLIVER SKEMP (American, 1910-1984) Picking
      Oct. 27, 2009

      ROBERT OLIVER SKEMP (American, 1910-1984) Picking

      Est: $1,500 - $2,500

      ROBERT OLIVER SKEMP (American, 1910-1984) Picking Peaches Oil on canvas laid on board 35 x 28 in. Signed lower right This painting was reproduced as figure 889 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen Books, 1996. From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

      Heritage Auctions
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