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Lot 662
Description:
Gladys Rockmore Davis (American/New York, 1901-1967), "Child with Dog", oil on canvas, initialed "G.R.D." lower right, titled en verso, 40 in. x 32 1/2 in., framed.
- Provenance: Provenance: Collection of Alice Barry, New Orleans and Pass Christian, MS. Note: Gladys Rockmore Davis was an accomplished commercial artist, and the mother of well-known artist Noel Rockmore. After many years of working in advertising, Gladys Davis focused her attention to painting and later to pastels. In 1943, she authored the book Pastel Painting for American Studio Books. In the preface to the book, she was described as a "mother of two chip-off-the block children." Drawing from her personal life and experiences, Davis painted images of children, family life and still lives. Interestingly, Noel would eventually adopt his mother¹s maiden name.
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March 28, 2010 11:00 AM CDT
New Orleans, LA, US
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