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Sheets, Millard Owen (1907-1989).

Millard Sheets, <i>Church in Maurea</i>, sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $41,250 (est: $7500-$10,000) on 6/11/02
Church in Maurea by Millard Sheets (1907-1989)
21.25" x 29.25", Watercolor/Paper, Signed
Est.: $7,500- $10,000
Sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $41,250 on 6/11/2002
ARTIST WORLD RECORD

Sherlingh, Michael (19th/20th century American).

Michael Sherlingh, <i>California</i>, sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $3,025 (est: $2000-$3000) on 6/17/03
California by Michael Sherlingh
25" x 30", Oil/Canvas, Signed
Est.: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $3,025 on 6/17/2003
ARTIST WORLD RECORD

A painter of stylized human figures and still lifes, especially close studies of seashells, Henrietta Shore became known for Abstract Realism.  She was one of the founding members of the New York Society of Women Artists and was also a pioneer of West Coast modernist art.  Shore's ability to magnify common objects led to comparisons between her work and botanical studies of Georgia O'Keeffe.

Shrader, Edwin Roscoe (1878-1960).

Edwin Roscoe Shrader, <i>Untitled</i>, sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $4,125 (est: $2500-$3500) on 2/17/04
Untitled by Edwin Roscoe Shrader (1878-1960)
20" x 26", Oil/Canvas, Signed
Est.: $2,500 - $3,500
Sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $4,125 on 02/17/2004
ARTIST WORLD RECORD

A realist and early modernist painter, graphic artist, illustrator, and sculptor, Will Shuster became known primarily for his work in New Mexico where in 1920, he settled in Santa Fe, having been encouraged to come there by John Sloan. 

Siegriest, Louis Bassi (1899-1989).

Louis Bassi Siegriest, <i>Landscape, Mount Diablo</i>, sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $52,250 (est: $40,000-$60,000) on 6/15/04
Landscape, Mount Diablo by Louis Bassi Siegriest (1899-1989)
11.75" x 15.5", Oil/Canvas, Signed
Est.: $40,000 - $60,000
Sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $52,250 on 6/15/2004

Siemer, Christian (1874-1940).

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Automobile Club of So Calif by Christian Siemer (1874-1940)
48" x 72", Oil/Canvas, Signed
Est.: $10,000 - $14,000
Sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $22,000 on 02/19/2008
ARTIST WORLD RECORD

Silva, William Posey (1859-1948).

William Posey Silva, <i>Springtime - Carolina Low Country</i>, sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $41,250 (est: $20,000-$30,000) on 6/17/03
Springtime - Carolina Low Country by William Posey Silva (1859-1948)
30" x 36", Oil/Canvas, Signed
Est.: $20,000 - $30,000
Sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $41,250 on 6/17/2003
ARTIST WORLD RECORD

Simon, Hermann (1846-1895).

Hermann Simon, <i>Monarchs of Peace</i>, sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $9,350 (est: $3000-$5000) on 11/18/03
Monarchs of Peace by Hermann Simon (1846-1895)
45" x 30", Oil/Canvas, Signed
Est.: $3,000 - $5,000
Sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $9,350 on 11/18/2003
ARTIST WORLD RECORD

Singer, Bernice Burr (1912-1992).

Bernice Singer, <i>Red Car Mother</i>, sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $10,350 (est: $4000-$6000) on 10/25/05
Red Car Mother by Bernice Singer (1912-1992)
30" x 25", Oil/Masonite, Signed
Est.: $4,000 - $6,000
Sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $10,350 on 10/25/2005
ARTIST WORLD RECORD

  

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