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William Howard Knowles
'Hong Kong from Victoria Harbor', Society of Western Artists, Bohemian Club

Circa 1965

$3,500
£2,661.60
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CA$4,902.86
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About the Item

Signed lower right, 'W.M. Knowles for William Howard Knowles (American, 1909-1998), titled, 'Hong Kong' and painted circa 1965. Born in San Francisco, William Knowles studied at the Masachussets Institute of Technology and, later, at UC Berkeley. He exhibited widely and with success and was a member of the Society of Western Artists, Bohemian Club and the American Institute of Architects, of which he directed the Northern California chapter (1945-1949). With partner Wayne Hertzka, he opened an architectural office in San Francisco in 1933. The team designed some of the most memorable buildings of that era including the Crown Zellerbach, Standard Oil, and PG&E buildings. William Knowles is listed in relevant art reference works, including Edan Hughes, 'Artist's in California, 1786-1940'. Reference: Artists in California 1786-1940, Third Edition, Edan Milton Hughes: Crocker Art Museum, Sheridan Books 2002, Vol. 1, p. 637; SF Chronicle, 9-1-1998 (obit); et al.
  • Creator:
    William Howard Knowles (1909 - 1998, American)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1965
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)Width: 29.75 in (75.57 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    watercolor on heavy artist card. Original pin holes, minor toning; unframed. shows well.
  • Gallery Location:
    Santa Cruz, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3447206672

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