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Porträtmaler, Painter, b. 1895 - d. 1947

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      • John Decker (1895-1947), "Homage to Van Gogh," c. 1941, Oil on board, 29.5" H x 36" W
        Aug. 29, 2023

        John Decker (1895-1947), "Homage to Van Gogh," c. 1941, Oil on board, 29.5" H x 36" W

        Est: $2,000 - $4,000

        John Decker (1895-1947) "Homage to Van Gogh," circa 1941 Oil on board Signed lower right: Decker; inscribed, verso: Death of Van Gogh

        John Moran Auctioneers
      • John Decker (American, 1895-1947) The Depot (Small Town Railway Station), 1944 O
        Sep. 08, 2022

        John Decker (American, 1895-1947) The Depot (Small Town Railway Station), 1944 O

        Est: $1,500 - $2,500

        John Decker (American, 1895-1947) The Depot (Small Town Railway Station), 1944 Oil on board 22 x 27-1/2 inches (55.9 x 69.9 cm) Signed and dated lower left: John Decker 44 Signed and titled on the reverse: The Depot / Small Town Station / by John Decker PROVENANCE: The artist; Private collection, acquired from the above; By descent to the present owner. HID01801242017

        Heritage Auctions
      • John Decker Oil, 'Garbo as The Mona Lisa'
        May. 15, 2021

        John Decker Oil, 'Garbo as The Mona Lisa'

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        John Decker (American 1895-1947)" Greta Garbo as the Mona Lisa," oil on artist's board, framed. Dimensions: 31 x 20 in. image size 34 x 24 in. as framed. Condition: Scuffs and uneven varnish.

        Neue Auctions
      • John Decker, (1895-1947 Los Angeles, CA), "Strawberries," 1944, Oil on canvas laid to board, 9" H x 12" W
        Jun. 23, 2019

        John Decker, (1895-1947 Los Angeles, CA), "Strawberries," 1944, Oil on canvas laid to board, 9" H x 12" W

        Est: $700 - $900

        John Decker (1895-1947 Los Angeles, CA) "Strawberries," 1944 Oil on canvas laid to board Signed lower left: John Decker, signed again, titled and dated on the backing paper verso 9" H x 12" W Notes: The book "Bohemian Rogue: The Life of Hollywood Artist John Decker," published by Scarecrow Press, 2004, accompanies the lot.

        John Moran Auctioneers
      • John Birge Triple Decker Shelf Clock
        Mar. 24, 2018

        John Birge Triple Decker Shelf Clock

        Est: $200 - $400

        Mahogany case; carved columns and eagle splat. Original painted wood dial. Reverse painted tablet. Original mirror. 8 day time and strike weight driven brass movement.

        Cottone Auctions
      • JOHN DECKER (American, 1895-1947) Still life with bottle and glass oil on canvasboard 30 x 17¾ in. (76.2 x 45.1 cm.)
        Jan. 13, 2015

        JOHN DECKER (American, 1895-1947) Still life with bottle and glass oil on canvasboard 30 x 17¾ in. (76.2 x 45.1 cm.)

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        JOHN DECKER (American, 1895-1947) Still life with bottle and glass oil on canvasboard 30 x 17¾ in. (76.2 x 45.1 cm.)

        Christie's
      • John Decker
        Aug. 15, 2012

        John Decker

        Est: $15,000 - $20,000

        John Decker Original vintage signed charcoal, ink and chalk sketch of John Barrymore on his deathbed, with white highlights in either chalk or pastel, drawn by Decker on a light brown 18.75 x 13 sheet. Signed in the lower left corner in black ink, "John Decker," and notated in the lower right corner, likely in the hand of Decker, "10-10 evening; 24th May 1942, Hollywood Hospital." Matted and framed to an overall size of 34 x 29.5. In fine condition.When the years of reckless drinking finally caught up with John Barrymore at a radio appearance in 1942, he collapsed and was rushed to Hollywood Hospital. His loyal boys' club of drinking cohorts, including artist John Decker, brother Lionel Barrymore, journalist Gene Fowler, and Gene's son Will Fowler, remained by his side until the end. It was as Barrymore lay dying in his hospital bed that Decker made this chilling sketch. The drawing was displayed on an easel at Barrymore's funeral, shown again at Decker's, and then passed to Gene Fowler. While Decker was known to have later made a few inferior copies of the drawing for friends, none approached this original in quality or clarity. It has been mentioned not only in Fowler's biography of Barrymore, 'Good Night, Sweet Prince,' but also in virtually every subsequent book on the Great Profile, making it by far the most famous image of the legend's final moments.This original drawing remained in the private collection of Gene Fowler until his death in 1960 at which time it was passed to his son, Will Fowler: our consignor purchased it directly from Will in 1986. It is accompanied by an original photo of Grantland Rice, director Gregory La Cava, Red Skelton, and Fowler circa 1950, with the sketch hanging behind them. Backed with solid provenance, this is an incredibly desirable one-of-a-kind image of a Hollywood legend, an extraordinary item at auction for the first time. Oversized.

        RR Auction
      • Francis Faragoh Portrait by John Decker
        Jun. 30, 2012

        Francis Faragoh Portrait by John Decker

        Est: $350 - $450

        Gouache, charcoal and ink portrait of the American screenwriter Francis Faragoh by John Decker (American, 1895 - 1947). Signed and dated lower left "John Decker 1931". Unframed. Paper measures - 22" H x 14" W. Biography (Courtesy of Stephen C. Jordan, Esq) - John Decker was a painter, caricaturist, and sculptor. Born in Germany, he immigrated to America in 1922 and worked as a caricaturist for the New York Evening World in New York. In 1928 Decker left New York for Hollywood, where he befriended-- and drew-- numerous celebrities. Provenance: estate of Francis Edward Faragoh (1898-1966), American screenwriter. Faragoh was born in Hungary and immigrated to America in the early 1900s, eventually moving to Hollywood, where he wrote for twenty films between 1929 and 1947. In 1931 he was nominated for the Academy Award for best writing, adaptation for "Little Caesar."

        Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
      • John Decker (American, 1895-1947) Island with Trees. Signed and dated "John Decker/1922" l.l. Oil on canvas, 20 x 30 in., framed. Co...
        Nov. 16, 2011

        John Decker (American, 1895-1947) Island with Trees. Signed and dated "John Decker/1922" l.l. Oil on canvas, 20 x 30 in., framed. Co...

        Est: $200 - $400

        John Decker (American, 1895-1947) Island with Trees. Signed and dated "John Decker/1922" l.l. Oil on canvas, 20 x 30 in., framed. Condition: Patch reinforcement and canvas deformation u.r., tear l.l., tearing along tacking edges, retouch, craquelure.

        Skinner
      • John Decker (American, 1895-1947) The 'SS Normandie' on fire, New York Harbor, 1942 28 1/4 x 34 1/2in
        Aug. 09, 2011

        John Decker (American, 1895-1947) The 'SS Normandie' on fire, New York Harbor, 1942 28 1/4 x 34 1/2in

        Est: $3,000 - $5,000

        The 'SS Normandie' on fire, New York Harbor, 1942 signed and dated ' John Decker '42' (lower left) and inscribed 'Normandy[sic]' (on the reverse) oil on board 28 1/4 x 34 1/2in overall: 34 1/4 x 40 3/4in

        Bonhams
      • John Decker (American, 1895-1947) Island with Trees. Signed and dated "John Decker/1922" l.l. Oil on canvas, 20 x 30 in., framed. Co...
        Nov. 10, 2010

        John Decker (American, 1895-1947) Island with Trees. Signed and dated "John Decker/1922" l.l. Oil on canvas, 20 x 30 in., framed. Co...

        Est: $600 - $800

        John Decker (American, 1895-1947) Island with Trees. Signed and dated "John Decker/1922" l.l. Oil on canvas, 20 x 30 in., framed. Condition: Patch reinforcement, retouch, canvas deformation, craquelure, surface grime.

        Skinner
      • John Decker (1895 - 1947) Oil on Board
        Sep. 12, 2010

        John Decker (1895 - 1947) Oil on Board

        Est: $200 - $400

        Portrait - as is with paint loss

        Point Pleasant Galleries
      • ARTIE SHAW J. Decker Mocambo Nightclub: Signed and
        Sep. 16, 2008

        ARTIE SHAW J. Decker Mocambo Nightclub: Signed and

        Est: $3,000 - $5,000

        ARTIE SHAW J. Decker Mocambo Nightclub: Signed and dated lower right: John Decker '44 (1895-1947 Los Angeles, CA), signed again and titled on a label affixed to the frame verso: ''Pigs in Clover'', view of the Mocambo Nightclub, Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood from the alley, oil on canvas, 44'' H x 52'' W, . Note: The Mocambo Nightclub opened in 1941 and was an immediate success. It quickly became one of the most popular dance clubs in Los Angeles and it is likely that Artie Shaw played there. For a biographical note on Artie Shaw, see lot 1025. Provenance: Tangible Property from the Estate of Artie Shaw:

        John Moran Auctioneers
      • John Decker (American, b. 1895), "Promenade", c.1943; oil/board, 12" x 17", signed. Los Angeles
        Mar. 03, 2002

        John Decker (American, b. 1895), "Promenade", c.1943; oil/board, 12" x 17", signed. Los Angeles

        Est: $300 - $500

        painter. He was a member of the Los Angeles Art Association and exhibited at the Los Angeles Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Art.

        Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
      • John Decker (American, b. 1895), "Promenade", c.1943; oil/board, 12" x 17", signed. Los Angeles
        Jun. 03, 2001

        John Decker (American, b. 1895), "Promenade", c.1943; oil/board, 12" x 17", signed. Los Angeles

        Est: $300 - $500

        painter. He was a member of the Los Angeles Art Association and exhibited at the Los Angeles Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Art.

        Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
      • John Decker (American, b. 1895), "Promenade", c.1943; oil/board, 12" x 17", signed. Los Angeles
        Jun. 03, 2001

        John Decker (American, b. 1895), "Promenade", c.1943; oil/board, 12" x 17", signed. Los Angeles

        Est: $300 - $500

        painter. He was a member of the Los Angeles Art Association and exhibited at the Los Angeles Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Art.

        Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
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