Description: ARTIST: William Henry Drake (New York, California, 1856 - 1926) TITLE: Lake Landscape YEAR: 1885 MEDIUM: gouache on paper. Paper applied to canvas. CONDITION: One patch-repaired tear with corresponding paint losses by the upper right corner. Minor damages to frame. ART SIZE: 10 x 12 inches / 25 x 30 cm FRAME SIZE: 15 x 17 inches / 38 x 43 cm SIGNATURE: lower right LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 131047 BIOGRAPHY:William Henry Drake (June 4, 1856 - 1926) born in New York, was an American painter and illustrator known for his illustrations of The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling.Drake studied at the Academie Julian in Paris, with Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant and Henri Lucien Doucet.Back from Europe, he studied at the Cincinnati School of Design, and would often go to the zoo, where he could draw the animals. He was then employed by the Museum of Natural History. He continued to study at the Art Students League of New York. In 1878 he worked as a freelance pen-and-ink artist for such periodicals as Century or Harper's with animal studies, still lifes and landscapes.Having developed skills in drawing wild animals, particularly wild cats, in 1894, he received commissions to illustrate books, including The Jungle Books, by Kipling. In 1902 he was made an associate member of the National Academy of Design. Drake moved to California in 1920. CLICK HERE TO ADD ME TO YOUR FAVOURITE SELLERS LIST.Our prices are based on the value of the artwork by itself. Frames are free and any frame imperfections, damages and condition overall is not a reason for discounts, refunds or returns.If an item is listed like USED it can be dirty.All measurements are given approximately. We pack everything very professionally . Bid with confidence.We DO combine shipping if it possible.If you won multiple items please wait for a combined invoice.Insurance is included in shipping cost.Shipping price is actual only for 48 states. All other bidders have to wait invoice. We are shipping WorldWide.You can choose between two shipment options: We can ship items directly to you or using a Global Shipping Program.Items purchased with Global Shipping Program CAN NOT be combined. If you want to combine them please ask us to list them together BEFORE buying.If item is too fragile or too large for an international shipping We have the right to cancel the bid and refund your payment.Your customs form will include accurate information. Do not ask to falsify the customs form.Imports duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. It is solely Buyers responsibility to check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs, taxes, or charges are.
Price: 459 USD
Location: Dania, Florida
End Time: 2024-12-30T22:03:13.000Z
Shipping Cost: 60 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Painting
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
