Charles Richards

Lot 1231: Charles W. Richards (New Orleans,1906-1992)

Name: Charles W. Richards (New Orleans,1906-1992)
Brand: New Orleans Auction Galleries
SKU: c96c7f7b36

Est: $700 USD - $1,000 USDSold:

New Orleans Auction GalleriesNew Orleans, LA, USOctober 07, 2012

Item Overview

Description

Charles Whitfied Richards (American/Mississippi, 1906-1992, active New Orleans 1927-1992), "Fishermen On the Bayou", oil on canvas, signed lower left "CRichards", 20" x 24". Presented in a handsome Arts and Crafts style frame. Charles Richards started his career at age fifteen as a copy boy for the Memphis Press and spent the next several decades reporting for various newspapers, including the New Orleans Item. Even though he illustrated his own newspaper stories, it wasn't until 1945 that he turned to fine art full time. His works are found in numerous collections including the Historic New Orleans Collection and the Ogden Museum of Art.

Artist or Maker

Charles Richards

Auction Details

Fine Art & Antiques

New Orleans Auction Galleries

October 07, 2012, 11:00 AM CST

333 St. Joseph Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130, US

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