Bidspirit auction | Samuel E. Armour (1890-1964) Motif

Samuel E. Armour (1890-1964) Motif #1 - Samuel Edwin Armour (1890-1964) Oil on Masonite depicting Motif #1, the most common and sought after Rockport academic setting, signed lower right ”S. E. Armour”, piece measures 20 x 24 and 24 x 28 inches w/ frame.Artist was close frineds with Aldro Thompson Hibbard and was influential in the a part of the group of artists who established the art colony. Samuel Edwin Armour was born in Kibburn, England in 1890. He emigrated to the United States after the turn of the century and lived most of his life in Massachusetts. He became interested in art at an early age, often sketching his childhood experiences. Samuel enlisted in the United States Army during World War 1 and received a Purple Heart for his action in France. While he was serving overseas he continued with his art, often drawing and painting sketches of his battlefield experiences as a US Army doughboy. In fact, when he returned from the War he submitted some of those sketches in his artist thesis for entrance into the Federal Board at the Massachusetts Normal Art School. After graduating from the Normal Art School, Samuel went on to have a long successful career as an artist. He established his own gallery and became of popular teacher with many successful artists seeking guidance and training from him. Samuel Edwin Armour passed away in Massachusetts in 1964. 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.