Bidspirit auction | Earle A. Titus (1895 -

Earle A. Titus (1895 - 1962) American - Earle A. Titus (1895 - 1962) Oil on canvasboard, Signed Lower Left, Measures (18 x 24 inches) w/frame (23 x 29 inches) A native of Woodsville, New Hampshire, Earle A. Titus was born on October 12, 1895, the son of Frank E. Titus and Nellie (King) Titus. After graduating from public schools in his hometown, he went to Boston, and studied at the New School of Design with John Douglas Connah and Vesper George, planning to enter the field of illustration. He subsequently did illustrations for the Saturday Evening Post, the Boston Post Magazine, and other periodicals. He also worked as a commercial artist. During WWI, Titus served as a second lieutenant in the Army at Ft. Lee, Virginia. For 40 years, he worked for Filene and Sons, mostly as a night superintendent, leaving daytime for his painting and hobbies like music, golf, and gardening. An accomplished flutist, he played with the Reading Symphony Orchestra 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.