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Robert Philipp Art

American, 1895-1981

Robert Philipp was a portrait, figure and still-life painter. He painted celebrities, landscapes and nudes. Philipp often used his wife, Shelby Post, as a model in his paintings. His concepts and teaching methods inspired several students whom he taught at the Art Students League in New York from 1948–73 and at the National Academy of Design from 1950–75. Philipp's works are on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Whitney Museum in New York.

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"Portrait of a Seated Nude Woman" American Impressionist Painting Oil on Panel
By Robert Philipp
Located in New York, NY
A rare and breath taking work, with masterful bursh work and sublime execution of light. We are drawn to the subtle beauty and elegant pose. The tasteful compostion lends an intimate scene into the artists studio where Philip has captured her effortlessly. This piece comes displayed in a wonderful frame and hanging wire on verso. Art measures 24 x 20 inches Frame measures 30 x 26 inches Robert Philipp was born on February 2, 1895 in New York City. He was an American painter influenced by Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, and known for his nudes, still lifes, and portraits of attractive women and Hollywood stars. Moses Solomon Philipp showed early talent and grew up in a family atmosphere that fed and cultivated his creativity. At age of 15, he entered the Art Students League for four years and then continued his training at the National Academy of Design. His teachers at the League included George Bridgeman and Frank DuMond, and at the National Academy he studied with Douglas Volk...
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1940s American Impressionist Robert Philipp Art

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Oil, Panel

“On the Balcony”
By Robert Philipp
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on canvas of a beautiful girl wearing a summer hat seated at a table overlooking the water. Signed lower right. Condition is excellent. Done in a post impressionist st...
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1960s Post-Impressionist Robert Philipp Art

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Canvas, Oil

Sailor and Reading Woman, Impressionist Oil Painting by Robert Philipp
By Robert Philipp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Philipp, American (1895 - 1981) Title: Sailor and Reading Woman Year: circa 1950 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r. and verso Size: 22 in. x 18 in. (55.88 cm x 45.72 c...
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Robert Philipp Art

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Oil

Beautiful Woman watercolor painting by Robert Philipp
By Robert Philipp
Located in Surfside, FL
A sensitive portrait beautifully rendered in watercolor and gouache. Mid century. I am guessing from the 1940s it is not dated. Robert Philipp (February 2, 1895 – November 22, 1981)...
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1940s Robert Philipp Art

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Watercolor, Gouache

'Self-Portrait with Black Hat' — Mid-Century American Impressionism
By Robert Philipp
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Robert Philipp, 'Self-Portrait with Black Hat', ink and color pastel, c. 1945. Signed in ink, lower right. A fine, spontaneous drawing, on heavy, buff wove paper; the artist's tack holes in the top and bottom left sheet corners, minor rippling in the bottom sheet edge; otherwise in good condition. Image size 16 1/4 x 11 1/4 inches; sheet size 19 1/4 x 12 3/4 inches. Matted to museum standards, unframed. Provenance: Art Students League, from the artist’s personal portfolio. ABOUT THE ARTIST Robert Philipp (1895–1981) was a celebrated American Post-Impressionist painter known for his nudes, still lifes, and portraits. Noted art critic Henry McBride named Philipp one of America's top six painters of his generation. Philipp was an instructor of painting at the Art Students League, New York, for 33 years. Philipp was Secretary of the National Academy of Design, a National Academician, and a Benjamin Franklin Fellow at the Royal Society of Arts in London. His composition and painting style has been compared to the art of Edgar Degas and Pierre Auguste Renoir. In 1940, Philipp was invited to Los Angeles by Hollywood producer Louis B. Mayer to paint portraits of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie stars. The same year, Walter Wanger, producer of ‘The Long Voyage Home’, directed by John Ford and based on plays by Eugene O'Neill, contracted with Reeves Lewenthal, head of the Associated American Artists gallery in Manhattan, to bring nine well-known artists to the set and paint scenes from the movie and portraits of the actors in character. The artists included Robert Philipp, Thomas Hart Benton, Grant Wood, Ernest Fiene, George Schreiber, Luis...
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1940s American Modern Robert Philipp Art

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Pastel, Ink

“Girl in Red Dress”
By Robert Philipp
Located in Southampton, NY
Oil on canvas painting by the National Academy Artist, Robert Philipp. Signed lower left. Signed verso as well. Provenance: Estate of Dr. Arthur and Ruth Sokoloff, Coral Gables, FL...
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1960s Post-Impressionist Robert Philipp Art

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Canvas, Oil

Rehearsal, "Long Day's Journey Into Night" — Mid-Century American Impressionism
By Robert Philipp
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Robert Philipp, 'Rehearsal, "Long Day's Journey Into Night" ', color pastel, c. 1957. Unsigned. A fine, atmospheric rendering, on warm gray charcoal paper; a reinforced crease (1/2 inch) across the bottom left sheet corner; otherwise in very good condition. Image and sheet size 17 1/2 x 21 3/4 inches. Matted to museum standards, unframed. Provenance: Art Students League, from the artist’s personal portfolio. ABOUT THE ARTIST Robert Philipp (1895–1981) was a celebrated American Post-Impressionist painter known for his nudes, still lifes, and portraits. Noted art critic Henry McBride named Philipp one of America's top six painters of his generation. Philipp was an instructor of painting at the Art Students League, New York, for 33 years. Philipp was Secretary of the National Academy of Design, a National Academician, and a Benjamin Franklin Fellow at the Royal Society of Arts in London. His composition and painting style has been compared to the art of Edgar Degas and Pierre Auguste Renoir. In 1940, Philipp was invited to Los Angeles by Hollywood producer Louis B. Mayer to paint portraits of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie stars. The same year, Walter Wanger, producer of ‘The Long Voyage Home’, directed by John Ford and based on plays by Eugene O'Neill, contracted with Reeves Lewenthal, head of the Associated American Artists gallery in Manhattan, to bring nine well-known artists to the set and paint scenes from the movie and portraits of the actors in character. The artists included Robert Philipp, Thomas Hart Benton, Grant Wood, Ernest Fiene, George Schreiber, Luis Quintanilla...
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1950s American Impressionist Robert Philipp Art

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Pastel

Seated Girl, Modern Art Portrait Oil Painting by Robert Philipp
By Robert Philipp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Philipp, American (1895 - 1981) Title: Seated Girl Year: circa 1960 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r. Size: 22.5 in. x 18 in. (57.15 cm x 45.72 cm) Frame Size: 27 x 2...
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Robert Philipp Art

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Oil

Robert Phillipp "Corner of My Studio" Original Painting c.1968
By Robert Philipp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Robert Phillipp "Corner of My Studio" Original Painting c.1968 Original oil on canvas. Dimensions 12" x 16". The frame measures 16" x 20". Signed low...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Robert Philipp Art

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Canvas, Oil

Seated Nude Woman in Yellow Hat, Pastel Drawing by Robert Philipp
By Robert Philipp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Philipp, American (1895 - 1981) Title: Nude in a Yellow Hat Year: circa 1970 Medium: Pastel on paper, signed Image Size: 25.5 x 18.5 inches Frame Size: 38 x 31 inches
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1970s American Impressionist Robert Philipp Art

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Pastel

Robert Philipp Painting "Two Women in Conversation"
By Robert Philipp
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A really great painting by American artist Robert Philipp (1895-1981), Oil on canvas, circa 1950s . Image measures: 20" H x 24" W. Frame measures: 31" H x 35" W. Signed lower right....
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Mid-20th Century Robert Philipp Art

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Paint

MY SLEEPING BEAUTY
By Robert Philipp
Located in Aventura, FL
Original pastel on paper. Hand signed on front; signed, titled and dated on verso. Visible image size: approx. 18.5 x 25.5 in. Frame size: 29 x 36 in. Artwork is in excellent conditi...
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1970s Contemporary Robert Philipp Art

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Paper, Pastel

Restaurant Scene with Band, Impressionist Gouache Painting by Robert Philipp
By Robert Philipp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Philipp, American (1895 - 1981) Title: Restaurant Scene with Band Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r. Size: 12 x 15 in. (30.48 x 38.1 cm...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Robert Philipp Art

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Gouache

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'Portrait of a Young Man' — 1960s American Impressionism
By Robert Philipp
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Philipp (1895 - 1981) Robert Philipp was born Moses Solomon Philipp on February 2, 1895 in New York City. He showed early talent and grew up in a family atmosphere that fed and cultivated his creativity. At age of 15, he entered the Art Students League for four years and then continued his training at the National Academy of Design. His teachers at the League included George Bridgeman and Frank DuMond, and at the National Academy he studied with Douglas Volk...
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Rondevous
Rondevous
H 25 in W 30 in D 4 in
“Seated Nude”
By Robert Philipp
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautifully painted original oil on canvas painting of a seated nude by the American artist, Robert Philipp. Signed lower right. Signed, dated and titled verso. Condition is excell...
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“Seated Nude”
“Seated Nude”
H 22 in W 15.25 in D 3.25 in
"Flowers on a Table with a Cat, " Robert Philipp, Still Life with Black Kitten
By Robert Philipp
Located in New York, NY
Robert Philipp (1895 - 1981) Flowers on a Table with a Cat, 1955 Oil on canvas 52 x 35 inches Signed lower right; signed and dated on the reverse Provenance: Grand Central Art Galle...
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1950s Robert Philipp Art

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Canvas, Oil

The Matador
By Robert Philipp
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Oil on canvas signed lower left. Ex ACA galleries NY with label on the reverse. Measures 14.5" x 32.25" canvas and 22" x 39.5" framed. 1895-1981. Robert Philipp was an American pai...
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1950s Post-Impressionist Robert Philipp Art

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Oil

The Matador
The Matador
H 22 in W 39.5 in D 1 in
"The Matador" by Robert Philipp
By Robert Philipp
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Oil on canvas signed lower left. Ex ACA galleries NY with label on the reverse. Measures 14.5" x 32.25" canvas and 22" x 39.5" framed. 1895-1981. Robert Philipp was an American ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Philipp Art

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"The Matador" by Robert Philipp
"The Matador" by Robert Philipp
H 22 in W 39.5 in D 1 in
Au Cafe
By Robert Philipp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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1950s Art Deco Robert Philipp Art

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

Au Cafe
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ROBERT PHILIPP "NUDE MODEL" OIL ON CANVAS, SIGNED AMERICAN, C.1950 22 X 18 INCHES Robert Philipp 1895-1981 Robert Philipp was born on February 2, 189...
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