Bidspirit auction | Franklin Chenault ”Watty” Watkins (1894

Franklin Chenault ”Watty” Watkins (1894 - 1972) American - Franklin Chenault ”Watty” Watkins (1894 - 1972) Oil on board, Signed Lower Left, Measures .Franklin Watkins is known for Portrait, figure, genre and still life painting, commercial art. Born in New York City, Franklin Watkins, whose nickname was ”Watty, ” was known for a painting style of ”dramatic realism”, which emerged in the mid 1920s and was ”characterized by surging diagonals, expressionistic distortions and despite a brushy facture, insistent wiry outlines 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.