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Naval painter, Illustrator, b. 1882 - d. 1962

Born in New York in 1882, artist James Milton Sessions specialized in maritime and military themes, outdoor genres, sport fishing, and commercial illustration. Many of James Milton Sessions' prints are reproduced from his watercolors, a medium in which he displayed his mastery of vibrant contrasts and action-filled compositions.

Throughout World War II, James Milton Sessions' prints and illustrations appeared in many major publications, documenting both the European and Pacific theaters of war. His so-called brush reporting played a role in the American understanding of pivotal battles.

James Milton Sessions' painting prices were affected by his destruction of much of his own work, shortly prior to his death in 1962. Some of his remaining originals can be found in the Art Institute of Chicago and the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. Add depth to your art collection and browse Invaluable to find  other impressive landscape paintings for sale at auction.

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      • James Milton Sessions (American 1882-1962)
        Oct. 20, 2024

        James Milton Sessions (American 1882-1962)

        Est: $200 - $300

        James Milton Sessions (American 1882-1962) 'Gloucester Docks' Watercolor on paper Signed l/l 24in. x 18in (61cm. x 46cm) Framed: 32in. x 27in (81c. x 68cm) James Milton Sessions was an American maritime painter, best known for his watercolor paintings of sport fishing, ocean landscapes, and World War II naval warfare. Sessions worked as a commercial illustrator, importantly documenting the Pacific and European campaigns. His paintings are among the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and in the Art Institute of Chicago.

        Fine Estate Inc.
      • James Milton Sessions (American 1882-1962)
        Oct. 20, 2024

        James Milton Sessions (American 1882-1962)

        Est: $200 - $300

        James Milton Sessions (American 1882-1962) 'The Race' Watercolor on paper Signed /l 27in. x 20in (68cm. x 51cm) Framed: 38in. x 32in (97cm. x 81cm) James Milton Sessions was an American maritime painter, best known for his watercolor paintings of sport fishing, ocean landscapes, and World War II naval warfare. Sessions worked as a commercial illustrator, importantly documenting the Pacific and European campaigns. His paintings are among the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and in the Art Institute of Chicago.

        Fine Estate Inc.
      • JAMES SESSIONS HUNTING PRINT 20th Century 19.5" x 25". Framed 26" x 32".
        Sep. 18, 2024

        JAMES SESSIONS HUNTING PRINT 20th Century 19.5" x 25". Framed 26" x 32".

        Est: $100 - $150

        JAMES SESSIONS HUNTING PRINT 20th Century Depicts a grouse hunter and dog.

        Eldred's
      • James Sessions (1882-1962): City View
        Aug. 15, 2024

        James Sessions (1882-1962): City View

        Est: $400 - $800

        Watercolor and pencil on paper, signed 'Sessions' lower left. 13 1/4 x 17 1/4 in., 23 3/4 x 27 3/4 in. (frame).

        STAIR
      • James Sessions (1882-1962): Casting the Sails
        Aug. 15, 2024

        James Sessions (1882-1962): Casting the Sails

        Est: $600 - $800

        Watercolor on paper, signed 'Sessions' lower right. 13 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (sight), 23 5/8 x 28 5/8 in. (frame).

        STAIR
      • James Sessions (1882-1962): Shore View; and Fishing
        Aug. 15, 2024

        James Sessions (1882-1962): Shore View; and Fishing

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        Two watercolor with gouache highlights on paper, both signed 'Sessions' lower left. Both 14 x 19 1/2 in. (sight), 24 x 29 1/2 in. (frame).

        STAIR
      • James Milton Sessions (1882-1962): Harbor Scene; and Dinghy
        Aug. 01, 2024

        James Milton Sessions (1882-1962): Harbor Scene; and Dinghy

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        Two watercolor on paper, signed 'Sessions' lower left and lower right, Harbor dated '31' lower right. 13 1/2 x 18 in. (sight), 21 x 26 in. (frame), 13 1/2 x 19 in. (sight), 24 x 29 in. (frame).

        STAIR
      • James Milton Sessions (1882-1962): Under Sail; and Rigging
        Aug. 01, 2024

        James Milton Sessions (1882-1962): Under Sail; and Rigging

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        Two watercolor on paperboard, signed 'Sessions' lower left and lower right. 21 x 28 in. (sheet), 31 1/2 x 38 1/2 in. (frame), 18 x 25 1/2 in. (sheet), 29 1/2 x 36 1/2 in. (frame).

        STAIR
      • James M. Sessions (American 1882-1962)
        Jul. 21, 2024

        James M. Sessions (American 1882-1962)

        Est: $100 - $200

        James M. Sessions (American 1882-1962) 'At the Dock' watercolor signed lower left 13in. x 18in (33cm. x 46cm) Framed: 27in. x 22in (68cm. x 56cm) Provenance: Garzoli Gallery Sessions was known for his maritime and outdoors images.

        Fine Estate Inc.
      • James M. Sessions (American 1882-1962)
        Jul. 21, 2024

        James M. Sessions (American 1882-1962)

        Est: $100 - $200

        James M. Sessions (American 1882-1962) 'Blue Heron in a Maine Backwater' watercolor Signed l/r 7 1/2in. x 9 3/4in (19cm. x 24cm) Framed: 17in. x 16in (43cm. x 41cm) Provenance: Garzoli Gallery, Campanile Gallery, Chicago James Sessions specialized in maritime and military themes, outdoor genres, sport fishing, and commercial illustration

        Fine Estate Inc.
      • James Milton Sessions (1882 - 1962): Two Works
        Jun. 26, 2024

        James Milton Sessions (1882 - 1962): Two Works

        Est: $200 - $300

        James Milton Sessions 1882 - 1962 Two Works each: watercolor on paper signed lower left

        Abell Auction
      • AFTER JAMES MILTON SESSIONS (1882-1962) PAIR OF PRINTS
        Jun. 06, 2024

        AFTER JAMES MILTON SESSIONS (1882-1962) PAIR OF PRINTS

        Est: $50 - $100

        James Milton Sessions (1882-1962) Two offset lithographs as shown. LOCAL PICK-UP ONLY PLEASE. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.

        Dirk Soulis Auctions
      • James Milton Sessions (1882 - 1962) American
        May. 30, 2024

        James Milton Sessions (1882 - 1962) American

        Est: $800 - $1,500

        James Milton Sessions (1882 - 1962) Watercolor on paper, signed lower right "Sessions", piece measures 8.5 x 11 inches. James Milton Sessions, born on September 20, 1882 in Rome, NY, received his initial exposure to art from his mother, who was an accomplished artist. He trained at the Art Institute of Chicago from 1903-1906 and initially supported himself as a wheelsman aboard Great Lakes ships from 1906-1914, later serving in the Illinois Naval Reserve during World War I. He also worked as a commercial illustrator. He was a master watercolorist of marine, sporting, and military World War II scenes. He developed a love of the sea and is probably best known as a painter of marine subjects. Sessions painted images of numerous locations, from the Bahamas to New England's busy fishing harbors, north to the raw fishing grounds of Nova Scotia, and ultimately to the Navajo reservations in New Mexico.

        Cutler Bay Auctions
      • James Milton Sessions (1882-1962): Rooftops
        May. 09, 2024

        James Milton Sessions (1882-1962): Rooftops

        Est: $700 - $900

        Watercolor on paper, signed 'Sessions' lower left. 9 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. (sight), 20 1/4 x 24 1/4 in. (frame).

        STAIR
      • JAMES SESSIONS PAINTING - NAVAJO WOMEN
        Apr. 21, 2024

        JAMES SESSIONS PAINTING - NAVAJO WOMEN

        Est: $400 - $600

        Old watercolor painting of a Southwestern US scene of women baking in beehive oven signed Sessions and titled verso NAVAJO AT OVEN. 6.5 x 8.75 in, framed 13.5 x 15 in. (James Sessions 1882-1962 was a NY/IL artist)

        Americana Auctions
      • (2) James Milton Sessions (American, 1882 - 1962)
        Apr. 14, 2024

        (2) James Milton Sessions (American, 1882 - 1962)

        Est: $350 - $700

        James Milton Sessions (American, 1882 - 1962) Watercolor on Paper Panel. Signed lower margins. Sizes: 30 x 22 / 20 x 15 in. Unframed.

        Helmuth Stone
      • JAMES SESSIONS FISHERMEN PULLING IN NETS WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
        Apr. 14, 2024

        JAMES SESSIONS FISHERMEN PULLING IN NETS WATERCOLOR ON PAPER

        Est: -

        James Milton Sessions (1882 - 1962) Fishermen Pulling In Nets Watercolor on Paper. Artist: James Sessions Title: Fishermen Pulling In Nets Medium: Watercolor on Paper Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 18.25" x 28" Image Keywords: Seascape, Beach, Ocean Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1129

        Bradford's
      • James Sessions Gloucester Harbor Watercolor
        Apr. 13, 2024

        James Sessions Gloucester Harbor Watercolor

        Est: $300 - $400

        Watercolor Painting. 26 1/2" by 32" framed. James Milton Sessions (1882 - 1962) was active/lived in Illinois. James Sessions is known for Outdoor genre, marine, illustration. The following is from Karol Franks, who has researched the artist: James Milton Sessions, born on September 20, 1882 in Rome, NY, received his initial exposure to art from his mother, who was an accomplished artist. He trained at the Art Institute of Chicago from 1903-1906 and initially supported himself as a wheelsman aboard Great Lakes ships from 1906-1914, later serving in the Illinois Naval Reserve during World War I. He also worked as a commercial illustrator. He was a master watercolorist of marine, sporting, and military World War II scenes. He developed a love of the sea and is probably best known as a painter of marine subjects. Sessions painted images of numerous locations, from the Bahamas to New England's busy fishing harbors, north to the raw fishing grounds of Nova Scotia, and ultimately to the Navajo reservations in New Mexico. Not only do his works document important World War II historical events, they visually portray and convey the spirit of the American fighting forces in both the Pacific and European campaigns, commencing with the bombing of Pearl Harbor, followed by D-Day Europe through to the final phases of the Pacific war, such as Jimmy Doolittles daylight bombing raids of the Japanese mainland to the unconditional surrender of the Japanese military. The Chicago Tribune Newspaper utilized his talents and Sessions is considered to be the greatest "brush reporter" of World War II. His works can be found in Presidential collections, numerous important corporate collections and military establishments throughout the country. Sessions created numerous wartime advertisements. Examples are a 1943 Willys Jeep ad showing the Coast Guard at Guadalcanal, and a Borg-Warner ad in 1945 showing the mass production of radiators and clutches for motorized warfare manufactured in Detroit. His work is highly collectible in the field of Militaria WWII, 1939-1945. In 1962 the New York Graphic Society commissioned him to make four paintings, reproductions of which were distributed as part of the Society's Works of Masters Group. Many of his other paintings have been reproduced over the years, issued as posters and as high quality reprints on watercolor paper. Sessions was married in Chicago, Illinois in 1946 to Chrysanthy Deamanthopulos. Although very prolific in the style of John Whorf and Ogden Pleissner, he unfortunately destroyed much of his own work. He died on November 14, 1962 in Chicago at the age of 80.

        Davis Brothers Auction
      • JAMES MILTON SESSIONS, ROUNDING THE WINDWARD, POSTER
        Apr. 13, 2024

        JAMES MILTON SESSIONS, ROUNDING THE WINDWARD, POSTER

        Est: $55 - $75

        Artist: James Milton Sessions, American (1882 - 1962) Title: Rounding the Windward Medium: Poster Size: 21 x 27.5 in. (53.34 x 69.85 cm)

        RoGallery
      • Print, James M. Sessions
        Oct. 16, 2023

        Print, James M. Sessions

        Est: $50 - $100

        James M. Sessions (American, 1882-1962), "Lunenburg, Nova Scotia," collotype, signed in plate lower right, overall (with frame): 12.25"h x 14.75"w

        Clars Auctions
      • JAMES SESSIONS (IL, 1882-1962)
        Jul. 09, 2023

        JAMES SESSIONS (IL, 1882-1962)

        Est: $1,200 - $1,500

        "Cap Breton, Nova Scotia, watercolor on Arches paper, depicting the center of the Canadian Maritime town, signed and with the location identified lower right, label verso from Old Colony Shop, Alexandria, Virginia, in mahogany and black molded frame, matted under UV plexi, OS: 21" x 25 1/2", SS: 15 1/2" x 19 1/2".

        Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
      • James Milton Sessions (1882 - 1962) American
        Jul. 01, 2023

        James Milton Sessions (1882 - 1962) American

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        James Milton Sessions (1882 - 1962) Watercolor and gouache on paper, Signed bottom right, measures 18 x 23 inches, w/frame 23 x 29 inches James Milton Sessions, born on September 20, 1882 in Rome, NY, received his initial exposure to art from his mother, who was an accomplished artist. He trained at the Art Institute of Chicago from 1903-1906 and initially supported himself as a wheelsman aboard Great Lakes ships from 1906-1914, later serving in the Illinois Naval Reserve during World War I. He also worked as a commercial illustrator. He was a master watercolorist of marine, sporting, and military World War II scenes. He developed a love of the sea and is probably best known as a painter of marine subjects. Sessions painted images of numerous locations, from the Bahamas to New England's busy fishing harbors, north to the raw fishing grounds of Nova Scotia, and ultimately to the Navajo reservations in New Mexico.

        Cutler Bay Auctions
      • 2 James Milton Sessions Maritime Paintings
        May. 16, 2023

        2 James Milton Sessions Maritime Paintings

        Est: $600 - $1,200

        James Milton Sessions (American, 1882-1962). Group of two watercolor on board naval paintings depicting boars on the ocean. Each signed along the lower right. One painting depicting figures aboard a boat being tossed by the sea, dated illegibly, likely ca. 1930s-40s. One painting depicting figures pulling a boat ashore, dated 1939 along the lower right.

        Revere Auctions
      • James Sessions (1882-1962), watercolor.
        Apr. 28, 2023

        James Sessions (1882-1962), watercolor.

        Est: $5,000 - $7,000

        Image measures 21" x 31". Signed lower left. Three flushing pheasants, hunter, and two dogs. Professionally framed and matted.

        Guyette & Deeter
      • James Milton Sessions (1882 - 1962) American
        Apr. 15, 2023

        James Milton Sessions (1882 - 1962) American

        Est: $800 - $1,500

        James Milton Sessions (1882 - 1962) ,Watercolor on paper , Signed ,measures 8.5:" x 11"

        Cutler Bay Auctions
      • James Sessions (IL,1882-1962) watercolor painting
        Apr. 09, 2023

        James Sessions (IL,1882-1962) watercolor painting

        Est: $650 - $800

        ARTIST: James Milton Sessions (Illinois, 1882 - 1962) TITLE: Cityscape, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Minor age toning. Framed under glass. ART SIZE: 16 x 20 inches / 40 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: 21 x 26 inches / 53 x 66 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 123820 US Shipping $75 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: James Milton Sessions was an American artist born in Rome, NY who received his first exposure to art from his mother, herself an accomplished artist. He trained at the Art Institute of Chicago from 1903-1906 and initially supported himself as a wheelsman aboard Great Lakes ships from 1906-1914, later serving in the Illinois Naval Reserve during World War I. He also worked as a commercial illustrator.Sessions was a master watercolorist of marine, sporting, and military World War II scenes. He developed a love of the sea and is probably best known as a painter of marine subjects. Sessions painted images of numerous locations, from the Bahamas to New England's busy fishing harbors, north to the raw fishing grounds of Nova Scotia, and ultimately to the Navajo reservations in New Mexico.Some of his works documented important World War II events. They visually portray and convey the spirit of the American fighting forces in both the Pacific and European campaigns, commencing with the bombing of Pearl Harbor, followed by D-Day Europe through to the final phases of the Pacific war, such as Jimmy Doolittle's daylight bombing raids of the Japanese mainland to the unconditional surrender of the Japanese military. The Chicago Tribune newspaper utilized his talents. Sessions is considered to be the greatest "brush reporter" of World War II. His works can be found in Presidential collections, numerous important corporate collections and military establishments throughout the country.Sessions created numerous wartime advertisements. Examples are a 1943 Willys Jeep ad showing the Coast Guard at Guadalcanal, and a Borg-Warner ad in 1945 showing the mass production of radiators and clutches for motorized warfare manufactured in Detroit. His work is highly collectible in the field of Militaria/WWII/1939-1945.In 1962 the New York Graphic Society commissioned him to make four paintings, reproductions of which were distributed as part of the Society's Works of Masters Group. Many of his other paintings have been reproduced over the years, issued as posters and as high quality reprints on watercolor paper.Sessions was married in Chicago, Illinois in 1946 to Chrysanthy G. Deamanthopulos. Although very prolific in the style of John Whorf and Ogden Pleissner, he unfortunately destroyed much of his own work. He died on November 14, 1962 in Chicago at the age of 80.His work has been exhibited or collected at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Fine Art, Milwaukee, and the Museum of Fine Art, Cleveland.

        Broward Auction Gallery LLC
      • James M. Sessions (American 1882-1962): Pawtucket Inlet
        Mar. 16, 2023

        James M. Sessions (American 1882-1962): Pawtucket Inlet

        Est: $300 - $500

        watercolor on paper, signed lower left, titled to printed paper label verso

        Abell Auction
      • JAMES MILTON SESSIONS (IL, 1882-1962)
        Feb. 26, 2023

        JAMES MILTON SESSIONS (IL, 1882-1962)

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        Schooner Crew Repairing the Sails, watercolor on Arches paper, signed lower left, in handcarved gilt Arts & Crafts style frame, under French-ruled mat, glazed, OS: 27 1/2" x 33", SS: 18" x 23 3/4", good condition.

        Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
      • James Milton Sessions (1882 - 1962) American
        Jan. 12, 2023

        James Milton Sessions (1882 - 1962) American

        Est: $500 - $800

        James Milton Sessions (1882 - 1962) Watercolor on paper , Signed , measures

        Cutler Bay Auctions
      • James Sessions (American, 1882-1962) Watercolor on Paper
        Dec. 11, 2022

        James Sessions (American, 1882-1962) Watercolor on Paper

        Est: $200 - $300

        James Sessions (American, 1882-1962) Watercolor on Paper Undated, signed lower right, genre scene depicting figure and homes, behind glass a linen-lined gold tone wood frame Property from: a Chicago, Illinois estate Category: Fine Art > American Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 11:36 am CST Shipping Status: Due to size, weight, value or shipping complexity, this item must be shipped via a 3rd Party and the shipping cost may be high. We recommend contacting multiple shipping vendors for an estimate as the cost may vary greatly. Sales Tax: California (7.25%), Florida (6%), Georgia (8.5%), Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%) Download High Resolution Photographs: Photograph #1 Photograph #2 Photograph #3 Photograph #4 Last modified: November 18, 2022, 2:19 pm

        Leonard Auction
      • JAMES MILTON SESSIONS (American, 1882 - 1962). Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Watercolor on paper. Signed and titled lower right hand corner
        Nov. 17, 2022

        JAMES MILTON SESSIONS (American, 1882 - 1962). Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Watercolor on paper. Signed and titled lower right hand corner

        Est: $400 - $600

        JAMES MILTON SESSIONS (American, 1882 - 1962). Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Watercolor on paper. Signed and titled lower right hand corner. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - 16" x 20"; Frame: 21" x 26"

        Sloans & Kenyon
      • James Milton Sessions (1882 - 1962) American
        Nov. 13, 2022

        James Milton Sessions (1882 - 1962) American

        Est: $500 - $5,000

        James Milton Sessions (1882 - 1962) Watercolor and gouache on paper , Signed , measures 18" x23 ", c /framed 23" x 29"

        Cutler Bay Auctions
      • James Milton Sessions, Rounding the Windward, Poster
        Nov. 05, 2022

        James Milton Sessions, Rounding the Windward, Poster

        Est: $150 - $200

        Artist: James Milton Sessions, American (1882 - 1962) Title: Rounding the Windward Year: Medium: Poster Image Size: Size: 21 x 27.5 in. (53.34 x 69.85 cm)

        RoGallery
      • James Milton Sessions (1882 - 1962) American
        Sep. 21, 2022

        James Milton Sessions (1882 - 1962) American

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        James Milton Sessions (1882 - 1962) Watercolor and gouache on paper , Signed , measures 18" x23 ", c /framed 23" x 29"

        Cutler Bay Auctions
      • James Milton Sessions, Rounding the Windward, Poster
        Aug. 10, 2022

        James Milton Sessions, Rounding the Windward, Poster

        Est: $150 - $200

        Artist: James Milton Sessions, American (1882 - 1962) Title: Rounding the Windward Year: Medium: Poster Image Size: Size: 21 x 27.5 in. (53.34 x 69.85 cm)

        RoGallery
      • James Sessions, Illinois (1882-1962), Battle Scene, watercolor on paper
        Jul. 30, 2022

        James Sessions, Illinois (1882-1962), Battle Scene, watercolor on paper

        Est: $400 - $500

        James Sessions Illinois, (1882-1962) Battle Scene watercolor on paper signed lower right, framed.

        Link Auction Galleries
      • James Milton Sessions ( 1882 - 1962) American
        Jul. 27, 2022

        James Milton Sessions ( 1882 - 1962) American

        Est: $700 - $1,200

        James Milton Sessions ( 1882 - 1962) American Watercolor & Gouache on paper measures 18 x 23 inches (with frame 23 x 29)

        Cutler Bay Auctions
      • JAMES MILTON SESSIONS (IL, 1882-1962)
        Jul. 10, 2022

        JAMES MILTON SESSIONS (IL, 1882-1962)

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        Schooner Crew Repairing the Sails, watercolor on Arches paper, signed lower left, in handcarved gilt Arts & Crafts style frame, under French-ruled mat, glazed, OS: 27 1/2" x 33", SS: 18" x 23 3/4", good condition.

        Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
      • James Milton Sessions (1882 - 1962) American
        Jul. 05, 2022

        James Milton Sessions (1882 - 1962) American

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        James Milton Sessions (1882 - 1962) Watercolor and gouache on paper , Signed , measures 18" x23 ", c /framed 23" x 29"

        Cutler Bay Auctions
      • James Milton Sessions
        Jun. 05, 2022

        James Milton Sessions

        Est: $6,000 - $12,000

        Pheasants Flushed 21" x 30", Watercolor, Signed Lower Left, with Authenticity Paperwork (original gallery receipt from 1986)

        Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
      • JAMES MILTON SESSIONS (AMERICAN 1882-1962) WATERCOLOR ON PAPER, H 24" W 33" WWII AIRFIELD UNLOADING /JEEP
        May. 20, 2022

        JAMES MILTON SESSIONS (AMERICAN 1882-1962) WATERCOLOR ON PAPER, H 24" W 33" WWII AIRFIELD UNLOADING /JEEP

        Est: $500 - $800

        U.S. WWII Airfield, plane unloading with jeep in the foreground. Matted and Framed, Dimensions H33" W42". Signed lower right.

        DuMouchelles
      • James Sessions (IL,1882-1962) watercolor painting antique
        May. 08, 2022

        James Sessions (IL,1882-1962) watercolor painting antique

        Est: $650 - $800

        ARTIST: James Milton Sessions (Illinois, 1882 - 1962) NAME: Bluff Bows, New England YEAR: 1937 MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Some age toning. Framed under glass. SIGHT SIZE: 18 x 13 1/2 inches / 45 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: 25 x 19 inches / 63 x 48 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120359 US Shipping $75 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: James Milton Sessions was an American artist born in Rome, NY who received his first exposure to art from his mother, herself an accomplished artist. He trained at the Art Institute of Chicago from 1903-1906 and initially supported himself as a wheelsman aboard Great Lakes ships from 1906-1914, later serving in the Illinois Naval Reserve during World War I. He also worked as a commercial illustrator.Sessions was a master watercolorist of marine, sporting, and military World War II scenes. He developed a love of the sea and is probably best known as a painter of marine subjects. Sessions painted images of numerous locations, from the Bahamas to New England's busy fishing harbors, north to the raw fishing grounds of Nova Scotia, and ultimately to the Navajo reservations in New Mexico.Some of his works documented important World War II events. They visually portray and convey the spirit of the American fighting forces in both the Pacific and European campaigns, commencing with the bombing of Pearl Harbor, followed by D-Day Europe through to the final phases of the Pacific war, such as Jimmy Doolittle's daylight bombing raids of the Japanese mainland to the unconditional surrender of the Japanese military. The Chicago Tribune newspaper utilized his talents. Sessions is considered to be the greatest "brush reporter" of World War II. His works can be found in Presidential collections, numerous important corporate collections and military establishments throughout the country.Sessions created numerous wartime advertisements. Examples are a 1943 Willys Jeep ad showing the Coast Guard at Guadalcanal, and a Borg-Warner ad in 1945 showing the mass production of radiators and clutches for motorized warfare manufactured in Detroit. His work is highly collectible in the field of Militaria/WWII/1939-1945.In 1962 the New York Graphic Society commissioned him to make four paintings, reproductions of which were distributed as part of the Society's Works of Masters Group. Many of his other paintings have been reproduced over the years, issued as posters and as high quality reprints on watercolor paper.Sessions was married in Chicago, Illinois in 1946 to Chrysanthy G. Deamanthopulos. Although very prolific in the style of John Whorf and Ogden Pleissner, he unfortunately destroyed much of his own work. He died on November 14, 1962 in Chicago at the age of 80.His work has been exhibited or collected at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Fine Art, Milwaukee, and the Museum of Fine Art, Cleveland.

        Broward Auction Gallery LLC
      • James Milton Sessions, Rounding the Windward, Poster
        Apr. 19, 2022

        James Milton Sessions, Rounding the Windward, Poster

        Est: $90 - $120

        Artist: James Milton Sessions, American (1882 - 1962) Title: Rounding the Windward Medium: Poster Size: 21 x 27.5 in. (53.34 x 69.85 cm)

        RoGallery
      • JAMES MILTON SESSIONS (AMERICAN 1882-1962) WATERCOLOR ON PAPER, H 24" W 33" WWII AIRFIELD UNLOADING /JEEP
        Mar. 25, 2022

        JAMES MILTON SESSIONS (AMERICAN 1882-1962) WATERCOLOR ON PAPER, H 24" W 33" WWII AIRFIELD UNLOADING /JEEP

        Est: $800 - $1,500

        U.S. WWII Airfield, plane unloading with jeep in the foreground. Matted and Framed, Dimensions H33" W42". Signed lower right.

        DuMouchelles
      • James Milton Sessions Boat Scene Print
        Feb. 14, 2022

        James Milton Sessions Boat Scene Print

        Est: $50 - $1,000

        Signed in Print Lower Right. From a NYC Estate.

        Clarke Auction Gallery
      • James Milton Sessions Boat Scene Print
        Feb. 14, 2022

        James Milton Sessions Boat Scene Print

        Est: $50 - $1,000

        Signed in Print Lower Left. From a NYC Estate.

        Clarke Auction Gallery
      • James Milton Sessions, Shipyard with Figures
        Jan. 19, 2022

        James Milton Sessions, Shipyard with Figures

        Est: $400 - $800

        (1882-1962), watercolor on paper, signed lower left Overall: 22-3/4"h x 27-3/4"w Sight: 14"h x 18-1/2"w Provenance: Property from a Private New Jersey Collection

        Nye & Company
      • James Milton Sessions, Rounding the Windward, Poster
        Nov. 28, 2021

        James Milton Sessions, Rounding the Windward, Poster

        Est: $150 - $200

        Artist: James Milton Sessions, American (1882 - 1962) Title: Rounding the Windward Year: Medium: Poster Image Size: Size: 21 x 27.5 in. (53.34 x 69.85 cm)

        RoGallery
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