Bidspirit auction | Philip Howard (Blashki) Evergood (1901-1973)


Philip Howard (Blashki) Evergood (1901-1973) - PHILIP EVERGOOD (1901-1973) EXHIBITED OIL ON CANVAS. Philip Howard (Blashki) Evergood (1901-1973) Farmers Circa 1939 The Social Realist composition with farmhands at rest is signed lower right front in black pigment. Phillip Evergood was a 'People's Painter' respected for making art accessible to the masses. He created public murals for the Works Progress Administration and Evergood paintings are now held in in major institutions like the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This painting earned acknowledgement in the exhibition 'American Social Realism 1920 - 1950,' Forum Gallery, New York, New York, January 18 - February 24, 2007. Label verso D.C. Moore Gallery, New York, New York. Canvas measures 20 x 25.5 with a framed size of 25.25 x 30.25 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Canvas measures 20 x 25.5 with a framed size of 25.25 x 30.25 inches. Condition Very good condition, noting a 1/2 inch by 4 inch line of inpainting extreme edge upper right. Otherwise very good condition. There are no other issues of scratches, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up. Provenance Provenance: Private Kansas City, Missouri collection. Shannon's Auction February 2007, Private Collection, Maryland.