Bidspirit auction | Ken Gore (1911 - 1990)

Ken Gore (1911 - 1990) American - Ken Gore (1911 - 1990) Oil on Board, Titled ”Last Chores” Signed Lower Left, Measures (20 x 24 inches) w/frame (26 x 30 inches) Ken ( Kenneth Leon) Gore was born in 1911 in Illinois. He studied at the Meinzinger Art School in Detroit. He was an important member of the Rockport/Gloucester art colony in Massachusetts, as well as the Brown County art colony in Indiana. He moved to Gloucester in the 1950's, and ultimately became the President of the prestigious North Shore Art Association there. He was a teacher and participated in many art workshops in the Cape Ann area. He was also a member of the Rockport Art Association. He was best know for his shore and landscape scenes done in the Cape Ann area. His unique technique often involved a heavy impasto with the paint applied with a palette knife, giving his paintings almost a 3 dimensional quality. He died in 1990. 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.