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Landscape painter. Born in St Thomas, Canada on April 7, 1872. Kilpatrick was educated in the public schools of Winnipeg and moved to the U.S. in 1892.

Dong Kingman was born Dong Moy Shu on March 31, 1911 in Oakland, California. At age five he returned with his family to Hong Kong where his father established a dry goods business. 

Kirk, Frank C. (1889-1963).

Frank C. Kirk, <i>In Gloucester, Mass</i>, sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $4,312 (est: $2000-$2500) on 6/21/05
In Gloucester, Mass by Frank C. Kirk (1889-1963)
20" x 20", Oil/Canvasboard, Signed
Est.: $2,000 - $2,500
Sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $4,312 on 6/21/2005
ARTIST WORLD RECORD

Kleitsch, Joseph (1882-1931).

Joseph Kleitsch, <i>Still Life - Censer & Bowls On Chinese Silk Shaw</i>, sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $367,250 (est: $50,000-$80,000) on 10/26/04
Still Life - Censer & Bowls On Chinese Silk Shaw by Joseph Kleitsch (1882-1931)
21.5" x 23.5", Oil/Canvas, Signed
Est.: $50,000 - $80,000
Sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $367,250 on 10/26/2004

Kloss, Gene (1903-1996).

Gene Kloss, <i>Indian dance procession in an adobe plaza</i>, sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $25,880 (est: $10,000-$15,000) on 6/19/07
Indian dance procession in an adobe plaza by Gene Kloss (1903-1996)
21" x 28", Watercolor/Paper, Signed Lower Right
Est.: $10,000 - $15,000
Sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $25,880 on 6/19/2007
ARTIST WORLD RECORD

An artist known for his depictions of serene, peasant female figures in bucolic landscapes with pristine lighting, Daniel Ridgway Knight was born in Philadelphia and became a student at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts from 1858 to 1861.

Louis Aston Knight was the son of the American expatriate painter, Daniel Ridgway Knight. Daniel Ridgway Knight was born in America and began studying art at the Pennsylvania Academy of Art. 

Koch, Henry (1846-1906).

Kosa, Emil Jean Jr. (1903-1968).

Emil Jean Kosa, Jr., <i>Los Angeles City Hall and Times Building from Bunker Hill</i>, sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $60,380 (est: $20,000-$30,000) on 6/19/07
Los Angeles City Hall and Times Building from Bunker Hill by Emil Jean Kosa, Jr. (1903-1968)
14.5" x 20.75", Watercolor/Paper, Signed Lower Left
Est.: $20,000 - $30,000
Sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $60,380 on 6/19/2007
ARTIST WORLD RECORD

Kosa, Emil Sr. (1876-1955).

Emil Kosa, Sr., <i>From the Sea Lion Looking</i>, sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $22,000 (est: $20,000-$27,500) on 10/22/96
From the Sea Lion Looking by Emil Kosa, Sr. (1876-1955)
28" x 36", Oil/Canvas, Signed
Est.: $20,000 - $27,500
Sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $22,000 on 10/22/1996
ARTIST WORLD RECORD

  

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