S. George Phillips Art

American, 1890-1965

A magazine illustrator early in his career for McCalls and Ladies Home Journal, Samuel George Phillips later devoted himself to portraiture and landscape painting as part of the Pennsylvania Impressionist School, artists who painted in Bucks County after 1915 and were much influenced by Daniel Garber. Of this group, it was written that the earlier Bucks County/New Hope style of Impressionism had been diluted by modernist influences and that "Generally these painters were not as original or creative as the earlier painters, and in fact their work was highly derivative of the art that preceded them in Bucks County." (Folk 31) However, Phillips, a student of Garber's at the Pennsylvania Academy, was described as one of three Garber students whose work "best represent his influence in Bucks County. . . . His work represents some of the finest adaptations of Garber's style." (Folk 102) Other teachers who were influences on Phillips' mostly traditional style were William Merritt Chase, Cecilia Beaux, and Hugh Breckenridge. But judging by his painting, Point Pleasant, Pennsylvania (circa 1920), Phillips did some experimentation with modernism as the work was described as having "an energetic all-over pointalist technique. The entire canvas is composed of tiny brightly colored dots and dashes of pigment." (Folk 102) Samuel George Phillips had studios in New York City, Philadelphia, and also lived in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Memberships included the Philadelphia Art Club. The Pennsylvania Academy was an exhibition venue for the years 1913, 1920-24, 1932 and 1937. He also exhibited work at the Corcoran Gallery and the National Academy of Design.

Artist: S. George Phillips

S. George Phillips"Point Pleasant", c. 1920

$74,375

"Point Pleasant"

By S. George Phillips

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Jim’s of Lambertville is proud to offer this artwork. Signed lower left. Complemented by a period frame. Illustrated in "New Hope for American Art" by Jim Alterman and "The Philadelphia Impressionists" by Thomas C. Folk, pg, 102, plate 45 S. George Phillips (1890 - 1965) Regarded by some as “a poor man’s Garber” (“poor” needing to be redefined these days), S. George Phillips painted rich and colorful landscapes depicting views of the Delaware River and the environs surrounding New Hope. An extremely competent artist, Samuel George Phillips was born in Pennsylvania in 1890. He studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts under William Merritt Chase, Cecilia Beaux, Hugh Breckenridge, and Daniel Garber. He then traveled to Europe to continue his studies. Phillips began his career as an illustrator and commercial artist. His work appeared in The Saturday Evening Post, The Ladies’ Home Journal, McCall’s, and The Liberty Magazine. His best known work as an illustrator was the Santa Claus logo he designed for the Whitman Candy Company. Around 1915, Phillips established a portrait studio in Philadelphia. Soon he was to become one of Philadelphia’s pre-eminent portraitists, painting many prominent socialites, politicians, and academicians. For fifty years, he commuted from his home in Atlantic City to his Philadelphia studio. Like many artists, painting was Phillips’s livelihood and although landscape painting was his passion, the bills were paid by money earned for commissioned portraits and illustration work. Phillips found portrait painting to be stressful and landscape painting to be relaxing, and as a result, he would frequently spend weekends in Bucks County, taking part-time residence at the Point Pleasant...

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1920s American Impressionist S. George Phillips Art

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Canvas, Oil

S. George Phillips"Tohickon Creek, Winter"

$49,375

"Tohickon Creek, Winter"

By S. George Phillips

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Jim’s of Lambertville is proud to offer this artwork. Signed lower right. Complemented by a hand carved and gilt frame. S. George Phillips (1890 - 1965) Regarded by some as “a ...

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20th Century American Impressionist S. George Phillips Art

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Canvas, Oil

Albert Van Nesse GreeneFigures, Boats, and House - Cape May Point, NJ, Impressionist Beach Scene, 1940s, 1940's

$4,500

H 20.5 in W 29.25 in D 1.5 in

Figures, Boats, and House - Cape May Point, NJ, Impressionist Beach Scene, 1940s

By Albert Van Nesse Greene

Located in Doylestown, PA

"Figures, Boats, and House - Cape May Point, NJ" is a Pennsylvania Beach Scene by American Impressionist painter Albert Van Nesse Greene. The ...

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1940s American Impressionist S. George Phillips Art

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Oil, Canvas

Mihal MorozEsopus River, Phoencia New York

$5,500

H 24 in W 30 in D 3 in

Esopus River, Phoencia New York

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

Mihal (Mychajlo) Moroz (1904–1992) Esopus River, Phoenicia, NY, 1968 Oil on canvas, 24 x 30 inches (30 x 36 inches framed) Signed lower right In Esopus River, Phoenicia, NY (1968)...

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1960s American Impressionist S. George Phillips Art

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Canvas, Oil

Anthony Thieme"Other Side of Town (Leading to Pigeon Cove)" Anthony Thieme, Rockport Cape Ann

$45,000

H 40 in W 46 in

"Other Side of Town (Leading to Pigeon Cove)" Anthony Thieme, Rockport Cape Ann

By Anthony Thieme

Located in New York, NY

Anthony Thieme (1888 - 1954) Other Side of Town (Leading to Pigeon Cove) Oil on canvas 30 x 36 inches Signed lower left Provenance: David H. Hall Fine Art, Dover, Massachusetts Vose Galleries, Boston, Massachusetts Private Collection, New Jersey Anthony Thieme was born in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam in 1888. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rotterdam, at the Royal Academy at the Hague, as an apprentice to George Hoecker, a well known stage designer in Düsseldorf, Germany, and to Antonio Mancini, an Italian Impressionist. After completing his studies, Thieme journeyed throughout Europe and South America, working in stage design to support his travels. Thieme first came to the United States in 1917 and initially worked as a set designer and book illustrator first in New York and later in Boston. By the late 1920s, Thieme had married and moved from Boston to Cape Ann in Rockport, Massachusetts, an emerging art colony. Like the other Rockport artists...

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist S. George Phillips Art

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Canvas, Oil

Jane Peterson“Palm Trees Along Florida Coast, c. 1940” Jane Peterson Impressionist Palm Beach, circa 1940

$37,500

H 31.75 in W 31.75 in D 2 in

“Palm Trees Along Florida Coast, c. 1940” Jane Peterson Impressionist Palm Beach

By Jane Peterson

Located in Yardley, PA

A wonderful example of Peterson’s views of the Florida Coast during her winter trips down south. Painted during Peterson’s mature period, this lively work underscores the energy of ...

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1940s American Impressionist S. George Phillips Art

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Canvas, Oil

Guy WigginsNew York Harbor

$85,000

H 23.5 in W 44.5 in D 4 in

New York Harbor

By Guy Wiggins

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

Signed lower right. Guy Carleton Wiggins adopted the bright palette and lively brushwork of the impressionist movement, and is best known for his New York City snow scenes...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist S. George Phillips Art

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Canvas, Oil

Leigh Ann Van Fossan"Le Jardin de Monet, II" (2023) by Leigh Ann Van Fossan, Oil Painting, Lily Pond, 2023

$350

H 5 in W 5 in D 1 in

"Le Jardin de Monet, II" (2023) by Leigh Ann Van Fossan, Oil Painting, Lily Pond

By Leigh Ann Van Fossan

Located in Denver, CO

Leigh Ann Van Fossan's "Le Jardin de Monet, II" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impression of a lily pond. Van Fossan was born in Vail, Colorado, and began oi...

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2010s American Impressionist S. George Phillips Art

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Canvas, Oil

Walter Koeniger“Covered Bridge, Kingston, NY, 1927” by Walter Koeniger, Snowy Winter Landscape, 1927

$9,500

H 42.75 in W 44.5 in D 2.5 in

“Covered Bridge, Kingston, NY, 1927” by Walter Koeniger, Snowy Winter Landscape

By Walter Koeniger

Located in Yardley, PA

Known for his evocative, snow-covered landscapes, Koeniger brings this subject to life with his bold, confident brushwork and keen eye for natural light. The composition centers arou...

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1920s American Impressionist S. George Phillips Art

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Canvas, Oil

Don Hatfield"Mothers and Children on the Beach" - Colorful Bright Impressionist in Oil Paint, Unknown

$14,000

H 38 in W 55 in D 1 in

"Mothers and Children on the Beach" - Colorful Bright Impressionist in Oil Paint

By Don Hatfield

Located in Carmel, CA

Don Hatfield (American, born 1947) "Mothers and Children on the Beach" Unknown Oil paint, canvas, stretcher bars Signed on the bottom right of the painting. Don Hatfield’s 'Mothers ...

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20th Century American Impressionist S. George Phillips Art

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Edward GlafkeEdward Glafke 'Bird Rock' Pebble Beach Impressionist Seascape Painting, 1990

$1,500

H 17.25 in W 23.25 in D 1 in

Edward Glafke 'Bird Rock' Pebble Beach Impressionist Seascape Painting

By Edward Glafke

Located in San Rafael, CA

Edward Glafke (American 1925- 1997) Bird Rock, 1990 Oil on canvas Signed lower left 'Ed Glafke' Signed, titled and dated on the verso 15in H x 21in L In a giltwood vintage frame: 17...

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1990s American Impressionist S. George Phillips Art

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Canvas, Oil

Don Hatfield"Mother and Child on the Beach" - 20th Century Colorful American Impressionist, Unknown

$12,000

H 35 in W 43 in D 1 in

"Mother and Child on the Beach" - 20th Century Colorful American Impressionist

By Don Hatfield

Located in Carmel, CA

Don Hatfield (American, born 1947) "Mother and Child on the Beach" Unknown Oil paint, canvas, stretcher bars Signed on the bottom right of the painting. Don Hatfield’s 'Mother and C...

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20th Century American Impressionist S. George Phillips Art

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Charles SmithAmerican Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting "California Highlands" Los Angeles, 1930

$7,800

H 30.5 in W 36.5 in D 1.5 in

American Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting "California Highlands" Los Angeles

By Charles Smith

Located in Portland, OR

A very attractive California Impressionist oil on canvas painting by Charles L. A. Smith, "California Highlands", dated 1930. This very attractive large painting by one of the foremo...

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1930s American Impressionist S. George Phillips Art

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Canvas, Oil

William HortonMelting Snow in Ploughed Field. American Impressionist Painting Winter Scene.

$12,000

H 23 in W 27 in D 3 in

Melting Snow in Ploughed Field. American Impressionist Painting Winter Scene.

By William Horton

Located in Marco Island, FL

A lovely little Impressionist landscape of Melting Snow in a Ploughed Field, painted by William Samuel Horton (1856-1936). William Horton, primarily a landscape painter, lived and...

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist S. George Phillips Art

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Oil, Canvas

Previously Available Items

S. George Phillips"Autumn Colors"

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H 15.5 in W 14.25 in

"Autumn Colors"

By S. George Phillips

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Signed lower left. Complemented by a hand carved and gilt frame. S. George Phillips (1890 - 1965) Regarded by some as “a poor man’s Garber” (“poor” needing to be redefined these...

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist S. George Phillips Art

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Oil, Board

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