William WhitWilliam Whit
WILLIS "BING" DAVIS, AFRICAN AMERICANWILLIS "BING" DAVIS, AFRICAN AMERICAN (B. 1937), THE STRUGGLE AS VIEWED FROM THE BASE OF A WALL #55, 1973, ACRYLIC AND SAND ON BOARD, 4 3/4"H X 4 3/4"W (SIGHT), 6 1/4"H X 6 1/4"W (FRAME)Willis "Bing" Davis, African American, (b. 1937) The Struggle as Viewed From the Base of a Wall #55, 1973, acrylic and sand on board signed verso. Biography from the Archives of askART: Cultural leader Willis "Bing" Davis was born on June 30, 1937, in Greer, South Carolina to Verona Hargro Davis Buffington and Levonia "Lee" Davis, a coal truck driver and gospel singer. Growing up on Dayton, Ohio's, East Side, Davis attended Washington Elementary School. An All-City basketball player at six feet four inches tall, Davis graduated from Wilbur Wright High School in 1955. Assisted by coach Dean Dooley, Davis entered DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, where his classmate was Vernon Jordan. Graduating in 1959, Davis taught art at Dayton's Colonel White High School. He attended the Dayton Art Institute* and earned his Master of Education degree from Oxford, Ohio's, Miami University in 1967. Later, from 1975 to 1976, he pursued graduate studies at Indiana University. Returning to DePauw University in 1970, Davis served as assistant dean of art and coordinator of Black Studies – as the only black faculty member. In 1973, Davis attended his first meeting of the National Conference of Artists (NCA) and made his first trip to Africa (Ghana). Davis was appointed assistant dean of the graduate school and associate professor of art at Miami University in 1976. That same year, Davis held his first one-man show at the Studio Museum of Harlem*. In 1978, Davis was invited to chair the Art Department and to become director of the new Paul Robeson Cultural and Performing Arts Center by Dr. Arthur E. Thomas of Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. Davis, who served on Central State University's faculty for twenty years, also was a visiting scholar at the University of Dayton and an artist in residence at Wright State University. Davis has an illustrious record as an artist and curator including exhibitions at the American Craft Museum, the Renwick Gallery, Maryland Institute College of Art and Design, Savannah College of Art and Design, Anacotia Museum, National Museum of Art of Senegal, West Africa, United States Embassy Accra, Ghana, and Museum fur Angewandte Kunst in Frankfort, Germany. Davis was visiting artist-lecturer for Panafest 94 in Accra, Ghana. In 1997, Davis received the Ohio Art Educator of the Year Award. He received the 1999 Global Youth Peace and Tolerance Award and the 2001 Ohioan Pegasus Award. Davis is president of the board of directors of the National Conference of Artists. Davis also established EbonNia Gallery in the developing Wright/Dunbar neighborhood of Dayton's West Side. A hometown cultural hero, Davis has a grown daughter and lives in Dayton with his wife, Audrey. Source: Website of History Makers, 2019 acrylic and sand on board Dimensions: 4 3/4"H x 4 3/4"W (sight), 6 1/4"H x 6 1/4"W (frame)
WILLIAM R. DAVISAmerican b. 1952Bell'sWILLIAM R. DAVISAmerican b. 1952Bell's Neck Marsh Harwich MA''. Signed lower left ''W. Davis''. Titled signed and dated October 2008 verso.Oil on panel 8'' x 10''. Framed.''
WILLIAM MOORE DAVIS(American, 1829-1920)
JeffersonWILLIAM MOORE DAVIS(American, 1829-1920)
Jefferson Davis, The Forlorn Cavalier, 1864, signed lower right "W.M. Davis 1864", oil on canvas, 15 x 17-1/8 in.; period gilt wood and composition frame, 23-3/4 x 25-3/4 in.
Note: William Moore Davis, no relation to the president of the Confederate States, found fame in New York by painting Civil War subjects. His most famous image was of Jefferson Davis, painted in 1862, and was widely distributed in printed form. This image of Davis on horseback shows him in a planter's hat, grey uniform, carrying a version of the Confederate Flag, against a backdrop of the war ravaged landscape.
Exhibited: M.S. Rau Antiques, New Orleans, Louisiana, n.d., label verso
Provenance: Peter Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut
Condition:
lined, scattered tiny areas of retouch; frame with some wear, apparently cut down to size
WILLIAM R. DAVISAmerican b. 1952FishingWILLIAM R. DAVISAmerican b. 1952Fishing at Sunset''. Signed lower right ''W. Davis''.Oil on board 4'' x 8''. Framed.''
William Moore Davis (NY 1829-1920)William Moore Davis (NY 1829-1920) Beachedoil on canvas signed and dated ''Wm. M. Davis / 04 '' on original stretcher presented in gilt wooden frame.Davis a self-taught painter briefly operated a gallery in New York City. In 1872 he returned to his Long Island home and concentrated on rural scenes landscapes and seascapes.SS 15.5 x 23.5 in.; DOA 22 x 30.25 in.Surface grime and some yellowing to varnish; 3/4 inch abrasion to sky above boat; no evidence of touch-ups visible under black light inspection; frame with later gold paint.
WILLIAM R. DAVISAmerican b. 1952ViewWILLIAM R. DAVISAmerican b. 1952View from Cathedral Ledge Conway Valley N.H.'' Signed lower left ''William R. Davis''. Signed and titled verso.Oil on panel 12'' x 16''. Framed.''
Warren B. Davis (American, 1865-1928),Warren B. Davis (American, 1865-1928), \"Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder\""
* Alonzo Davis (American b. 1942)* Alonzo Davis (American b. 1942) Madeline's Way acrylic on woven paper 22 x 30 inches.
WAYNE LAMBERT DAVISAmerican 1904-1988WhiteWAYNE LAMBERT DAVISAmerican 1904-1988White River ... Colorado''. Signed and titled lower lower left ''Wayne Davis White River ... Colorado''.Provenance: Country Art Gallery Long Island.Watercolor on paper 18'' x 24''. Framed.''
William R. Davis
(American, b.William R. Davis
(American, b. 1952)
Yachts of Gay Head
oil on canvas
signed William R. Davis (lower right), signed and titled (verso)
7 x 12 inches.
DAVIS, Warren, (American, 1865DAVIS, Warren, (American, 1865 - 1928): Two Etchings, 1) Seated, Robed Female Figure, 8.5'' x 6.5'', pencil signed lower right, framed, 15.5'' x 13.25'', Frederick Keppel label verso, titled ''Wind Blown'', 2) Reclining Female Nude, 8.5'' x 6.5'', pencil signed lower right, framed, 15.5'' x 13.25''.
DAVID A WILLIAMS (AMERICAN, B.1969),DAVID A WILLIAMS (AMERICAN, B.1969), WHISTLING PINE Oil on canvas, signed at lower left, presented in a silvered frame.
Davis Gray, American, 20th c, 4Davis Gray, American, 20th c, 4 colored prints of historic Delaware sites, Winterthur, Eleutherian Mills, Academy of Medicine, Hagley Museum, Commissioned by Bank of Delaware, 1973, 7 1/2" x 9 1/2", Estimate $25-50
WILLIAM R. DAVIS (MASSACHUSETTS,WILLIAM R. DAVIS (MASSACHUSETTS, B. 1952), "ISLES OF SHOALS LIGHT WHITE ISLAND N.H."., OIL ON CANVAS, 12" X 16". FRAMED 13" X 17".WILLIAM R. DAVIS, Massachusetts, b. 1952, "Isles of Shoals Light White Island N.H.". Signed lower right "William R. Davis". Signed, titled and dated 1991 verso. Dimensions: Oil on canvas, 12" x 16". Framed 13" x 17".
Warren B. Davis (American 1865-1928)Warren B. Davis (American 1865-1928) Women Dancing in a Circle oil on board signed Warren Davis (lower right) 17 1/2 x 14 inches.
WARREN DAVIS (AMERICAN, 1865-1928)WARREN DAVIS (AMERICAN, 1865-1928) ETCHINGWarren Davis (American, 1865-1928), etching "Glory of the Dance 4731", pencil signed, 9-7/8" x 7-7/8" pl, 16" x 11.25" sheet, tape to top corners and a ding to top edge
Warren B. Davis (American 1865-1928)Warren B. Davis (American 1865-1928) Women Dancing in a Circle oil on board signed Warren Davis (lower right) 17 1/2 x 14 inches.
WRIGHT DAVIS (1838-1928 RANDOLPHWRIGHT DAVIS (1838-1928 RANDOLPH COUNTY, NC), TWO JUGS Salt glazed stoneware with wide lip and wide grooved strap handle, high shoulder over straight sides, stamp "W. DAVIS" to right of handle as well as large coggle wheel "2" (13 in.). The second jug is one gallon with stamp "W. DAVIS" (11 1/2 in.)
Alabama portrait by Denholm DavisAlabama portrait by Denholm Davis (British, 1876-1950), full portrait of Mrs. Whitfield of Demopolis, Alabama, standing beside a rose standard (was said to have been painted when Mrs. Whitfield visited the artist in England), signed lower left "Denholm Davis 1907(?)", inscription verso with names of artist and sitter, oil on canvas, unframed, 51-3/4 x 36 in. Original stretcher and tacking edge, canvas loose, crackle, abrasions, accretion, uneven varnish.
WILLIAM R. DAVISAmerican b. 1952ViewWILLIAM R. DAVISAmerican b. 1952View Across the Islands from Mt. Cadillac ME''. Signed lower right ''William R. Davis''. Signed and titled verso.Oil on panel 11'' x 14''. Framed.''
WILLIAM ROBERT DAVIS AMERICAN,WILLIAM ROBERT DAVIS AMERICAN, B.1952 "STILLNESS" SIGNE...William Robert Davis American, b.1952 "Stillness" signed and titled on the backing board "William R. Davis Stillness", also signed lower left W.Davis, 5 x 7 inches
Condition:
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LUCIEN WHITING POWELL (AmericanLUCIEN WHITING POWELL (American 1846-1930). VIEW OF VENICE signed and dated 1928 lower left. Oil on canvas - Framed 23 1/2 in. x 36 in.
WAYNE LAMBERT DAVISAmerican 1904-1988FigureWAYNE LAMBERT DAVISAmerican 1904-1988Figure by a lighthouse. Signed lower right Wayne Davis''.Provenance: Country Art Gallery Long Island.Watercolor on paper 16'' x 23''. Framed.''
ALLEN WHITING, (AMERICAN, B. 1946),ALLEN WHITING, (AMERICAN, B. 1946), MENEMSHA - MARTHA'S VINEYARD, 2001, OIL ON CANVAS, 24 X 36 IN.ALLEN WHITING, (American, b. 1946) Menemsha - Martha's Vineyard, 2001, oil on canvas signed and dated Allen Whiting 2001, l.r. 24 x 36 in. Provenance: The Collection of a Williamstown, Massachusetts Gentleman. Condition: Condition: Overall good condition. This work is not framed.
Josephine Davis (American, 1892-1983)Josephine Davis (American, 1892-1983) \"Grant County Woods\"" in autumn; oil on canvas; 16\"" x 20\""; signed and dated \'40 lower right
WILLIAM WHITAKER (1943-2018) GRAPHITEWILLIAM WHITAKER (1943-2018) GRAPHITE ON PAPERWilliam Whitaker Jr. (Utah, 1943-2018)Girl Twirling (Third quarter of the 20th century.)The original graphite study on paper is signed lower left.Image size 14 x 8, frame measures 25.25 x 21.5 inches.Apparently the condition is very good, very clean, intact, no visible stain, damage, repair, punctures or tears. This work has not been examined outside the frame.
WILLIAM R. DAVISAmerican b. 1952TwilightWILLIAM R. DAVISAmerican b. 1952Twilight Stage Harbor Light'' Chatham Massachusetts. Signed lower left ''W. Davis''. Signed titled and dated 2009 verso.Oil on panel 8'' x 10''. Framed.''
Wayne Davis (American b. 1904)Wayne Davis (American b. 1904) tempera on masonite girl looking out window of stone building signed lower left exhibition article as well as other provenance verso framed ss: 17 3/4'' h. x 23 1/2'' w.
Wayne Davis (American 1904-1988)Wayne Davis (American 1904-1988) etching titled Major James Doolittle's Gee Bee Wasp signed lower right 12" x 8 3/4". ?
WILLIAM R. DAVISAmerican ContemporaryQuietWILLIAM R. DAVISAmerican ContemporaryQuiet Afternoon''. Signed lower right ''William R. Davis''. Also signed titled and dated 1992 verso.Oil on canvas 8'' x 12''. Framed.''
WILLIAM LEES JUDSON (1842-1928),WILLIAM LEES JUDSON (1842-1928), "WHITE DUNES, CYPRESS," WATERCOLOR ON PAPER, SIGHT: 15.75” H X 21” WWilliam Lees Judson, (1842-1928) "White dunes, Cypress", Watercolor on paper Signed lower right: WL Judson Watercolor on paper Dimensions: Sight: 15.75" H x 21" W Provenance: Sold: John Moran Auctioneers, Pasadena, CA, July 1, 1997, Lot 70-B
WILLIAM R. DAVIS (MASSACHUSETTS,WILLIAM R. DAVIS (MASSACHUSETTS, BORN 1952) OIL ONWILLIAM R. DAVIS (Massachusetts, born 1952) oil on board, "Morning Yosemite Valley." Signed lower left, signed again and titled verso, dated 2000. Image measures 10" x 8". In a gilt wood frame; 16" x 14" overall.
JAMES A.M. WHISTLER, BROWN DRYPOINTJAMES A.M. WHISTLER, BROWN DRYPOINT ETCHING, 1879 James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903), "Little Salute" (Kennedy 220), final of two states, monogrammed in pencil on tab, matted and unframed, approx. 3"h x 8.5"w (plate), 11"h x 14"w (mat)
WILLIAM R. DAVIS (MASSACHUSETTS,WILLIAM R. DAVIS (MASSACHUSETTS, B. 1952), "JUDAH BAKER WINDMILL"., OIL ON BOARD, 7" X 5". FRAMED 10.5" X 8.5".WILLIAM R. DAVIS, Massachusetts, b. 1952, "Judah Baker Windmill". Signed lower left "W. Davis". Titled verso. Dimensions: Oil on board, 7" x 5". Framed 10.5" x 8.5".
Willie White (American/Louisiana,Willie White (American/Louisiana, 1908-2000) "Flying Dragons and a Cherry Tree", marker on paper, 21-1/2" x 27-1/2", signed lower right. Glazed, matted and framed.