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Bickford, Nelson Norris

Bickford, Nelson Norris (1846-1943)

Seated Monkey by Nelson Norris Bickford (1846-1943)

11.5" x 9" x 7", Bronze, Signed

Est.: $1,200 - $1,700
Sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $3,300 on 2/13/2001
ARTIST WORLD RECORD

Bierstadt, Albert

Likely the most famous and financially successful late 19th-century painter of the American western landscape, Albert Bierstadt created grandiose, dramatic scenes of the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevadas that lured many people to visit those sites. He was also one of the first artists to use a camera to record landscape views.

Bingham, George Caleb

Born in Augusta County, Virginia in the Shenandoah River Valley, George Caleb Bingham became known for classically rendered western genre, especially Missouri and Mississippi River scenes of boatmen bringing cargo to the American West and politicians seeking to influence frontier life.

Bischoff, Elmer

A key figure in the California Bay Area abstract and figurative movement following World War II, Elmer Bischoff graduated in 1939 from the University of California. As an art student there, he had been strongly influenced by Margaret Peterson, and spent about ten years painting in the style of Picasso.

Bischoff, Franz

Born in Bomen, Austria, Franz Bischoff became known as "King of the Rose Painters," one of the most respected ceramic decorators of his time. He was also a leading Southern California plein-air landscape painter of the early 20th century.

Wild Roses by Franz Bischoff (1864-1929)

34" x 24", Oil/Canvas, Signed Lower Left

Est.: $90,000 - $120,000
Sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $126,500 on 10/25/2005

Bisttram, Emil

Hungarian born, Emil Bisttram became one of the Southwest's leading painters and teachers. He was a founder of the Transcendental Art movement in New Mexico, devoted to themes exploring and promoting universal meaning that included idealistic forms and colors that suggested sounds.

Blair, Lee Everett

Blair, Lee Everett (1911-1993)

Griffith Park by Lee Everett Blair (1911-1993)

30" x 34", Oil/Canvas

Est.: $5,000 - $7,000
Sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $9,775 on 10/13/2009
ARTIST WORLD RECORD

Blakelock, Ralph

Born in New York City, Ralph Blakelock earned a reputation for nocturnal, misty scenes, especially moonlit landscapes, large oak trees, and Indian encampments. He also did a small number of floral still lifes.

Bloser, Florence Parker

Bloser, Florence Parker (1889-1935).

City Scape Florence Parker Bloser (1889-1935)

22" x 28", Oil/Canvas, Signed

Est.: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $3,575 on 11/18/2003
ARTIST WORLD RECORD

Blower, David Harrison

Blower, David Harrison (1901-1976).

Point Dume, Malibu by David Harrison Blower (1901-1976)

14" x 21", Watercolor/Paper, Signed

Est.: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $3,162 on 6/21/2005
ARTIST WORLD RECORD

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