Bidspirit auction | Barbara Latham (1896-1989)

Barbara Latham (1896-1989) - BARBARA LATHAM (1896-1989) PASTEL ON PAPER, EX MOFFETT. Barbara Latham (1896-1989) Untitled (Still Life) Mid 20th Century Signed within the image. A label verso provided the following: Collection of Jim and Virginia Moffett. Barbara Latham was from New England but lived most of her life in the American West. She earned a scholarship and studied graphic design at the Pratt Institute in New York City, graduating in 1919, but fell in love with Taos and New Mexico when she first visited in 1925. She and her husband, the artist Howard Cook, met in Taos and married in 1927. The two eventually bought an adobe house in Ranchos de Taos, where they recorded southwestern culture and color. The total hammer selling price proceeds for this lot benefits the Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery in Lindsborg, Kansas. Image measures 7.5 x 9 with a framed size of 18.25 x 20 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 Image measures 7.5 x 9 with a framed size of 18.25 x 20 inches. Condition The condition is very good, very clean, intact, no visible stain, damage, repair, punctures or tears. This work has not been examined outside the frame. Provenance The collection of Jim and Virginia Moffett of Kansas City, Missouri.