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Artist: William C. Grauer
untitled (Rocks along the Coast)
By William C. Grauer
Located in Fairlawn, OH
untitled (Rocks along the Coast)
Gouache and watercolor on paper, c. 1950
Signed with the estate stamp signature lower left (see photo)
This is a preliminary study for a large exhibition painting...
Category
1950s American Modern William C. Grauer Art
Materials
Gouache
The Model
By William C. Grauer
Located in Fairlawn, OH
The Model
Watercolor on paper, c. 1930
signed lower right (see photo)
Condition: Excellent
A few bits of adhesive residue verso
Colors fresh and unfaded
Housed in a Marin style meta...
Category
1930s American Modern William C. Grauer Art
Materials
Watercolor
Before the Cock Crow Twice, Thou Shalt Deny Me Thrice
By William C. Grauer
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Signed lower right William C. Grauer
Exhibited at the Cleveland Museum of Art "37th May Show," 1955.
Category
1950s William C. Grauer Art
Materials
Oil, Board
Gaspe Homes
By William C. Grauer
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Title Unknown (Gaspe Bay Houses)
Acrylic on board, 46 1/4 x 34 inches
Signed lower right
Condition: Good
Minor surface wear to the frame
Provenance: Estate of the artist
by decent to his daughter Gretchen
William C. Grauer (1895-1985)
William C. Grauer (1895-1985) was born in Philadelphia to German immigrant parents. After attending the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Art, Grauer received a four year scholarship from the City of Philadelphia to pursue post graduate work. It was during this time that Grauer began working as a designer at the Decorative Stained Glass Co. in Philadelphia.
Following his World War I service in France, Grauer moved to Akron, Ohio where he opened a studio in 1919 with his future brother-in-law, the architect George Evans...
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1970s American Modern William C. Grauer Art
Materials
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Canyon Country
By William C. Grauer
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Acrylic on board
Signed lower right corner
Condition: Painting is excellent
Frame has surface wear
Provenance: Estate of the artist
William C. Grauer (1895-1985)
William C. Grauer (1895-1985) was born in Philadelphia to German immigrant parents. After attending the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Art, Grauer received a four year scholarship from the City of Philadelphia to pursue post graduate work. It was during this time that Grauer began working as a designer at the Decorative Stained Glass Co. in Philadelphia.
Following his World War I service in France, Grauer moved to Akron, Ohio where he opened a studio in 1919 with his future brother-in-law, the architect George Evans...
Category
1970s American Modern William C. Grauer Art
Materials
Acrylic, ABS
untitled (Hillside in Spring)
By William C. Grauer
Located in Fairlawn, OH
untitled (Hillside in Spring)
Gouache on paper, c. 1965
Signed with the estate stamp lower right
Provenance: Estate of the artist
by decent
William C. Grauer (1895-1985) was born in Philadelphia to German immigrant parents. After attending the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Art, Grauer received a four year scholarship from the City of Philadelphia to pursue post graduate work. It was during this time that Grauer began working as a designer at the Decorative Stained Glass Co. in Philadelphia.
Following his World War I service in France, Grauer moved to Akron, Ohio where he opened a studio in 1919 with his future brother-in-law, the architect George Evans...
Category
1960s Realist William C. Grauer Art
Materials
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