Bidspirit auction | Harry B. Cadwallader, Jr. (Born
Harry B. Cadwallader, Jr. (Born 1902) American - Harry B. Cadwallader, Jr. (Born 1902) Oil on board, signed lower right, measures ( x. inches) w/frame ( x inches) Harry B. Cadwallader Jr., was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1902. He was the son of a skilled toolmaker and merchant in Philadelphia, and records show he was a merchant in the bolt manufacture trade around 1930 with his father. Harry B. Cadwallader Jr., grew up in North Philadelphia less then two miles from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts* (PAFA), where he undoubtedly had seen Fern I. Coppedge's numerous exhibits throughout the 1920's and 1930's. Further, records indicate he was one of few known students taken under the wing of Coppedge's private tutelage, probably in the late 1930's and early 1940's. Harry B. Cadwallader Jr., was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1902. He was the son of a skilled toolmaker and merchant in Philadelphia, and records show he was a merchant in the bolt manufacture trade around 1930 with his father. Harry B. Cadwallader Jr., grew up in North Philadelphia less then two miles from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts* (PAFA), where he undoubtedly had seen Fern I. Coppedge's numerous exhibits throughout the 1920's and 1930's. Further, records indicate he was one of few known students taken under the wing of Coppedge's private tutelage, probably in the late 1930's and early 1940's. Very few examples of his work is known, but what is known, is that his paintings have a striking resemblance to Fern I. Coppedge's impressionist/modernist style, palette*, visually exciting and playful use of color. ery few examples of his work is known, but what is known, is that his paintings have a striking resemblance to Fern I. Coppedge's impressionist/modernist style, palette*, visually exciting and playful use of color. Condition: The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact the auction house before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.