Bidspirit auction | Willis Henry Plummer (1839-1935) American

Willis Henry Plummer (1839-1935) American - Willis Henry Plummer (1839-1935) Oil on canvas, signed lower left monogrammed ”W. H. Plummer”, piece measures 20 x 18 and 27 x 25 inches w/ frame. ”The following, submitted July 2004, is from Carol Nordon Johnson, descendant of the artist. Her source is her Great Aunt, Helen Hale, niece of the artist.Willis PlummerSon of Franklin Bergen Plummer and Eunice Mason (Johnson) PlummerBorn July 5, 1838 (possibly 1839) in New HampshireSiblings-Franklin Howard Plummer born July 10, 1842 (NH) and Arabella Johnson Plummer born October 30, 1856 (MA)Lived in Lawrence, MA and worked at the South Lawrence Railroad StationMarried Ellen Churchill and had 2 sons-Frederick Carl Plummer and Harry Churchill PlummerLost a leg at some point in his lifeSold some of his art work at the railroad stationPainted in oil and watercolor; painted still lifes, landscapes, and marine scenesSeems to have liked the seaside and vacationed there (my parents have a watercolor of Ash Lane, Nantucket Island; my cousin in Maine reports that Uncle Willis used to vacation at Grand Manan Island in NB, Canada)” 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.