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Dong Kingman Furniture

American, Chinese, 1911-2000
Born in Oakland, CA on March 31, 1911. When Kingman was five, his family moved to Hong Kong where he grew up and attended Lingnan Grammar School. The headmaster of the school, Szetu Wei, had studied painting in Paris and recognized his budding artistic talent. For several years he trained young Kingman in both oriental and occidental approaches to painting. Returning to San Francisco in 1929, Kingman became active in the local art scene and began painting scenes of the city. His first solo show at the San Francisco Art Center in 1936 brought immediate recognition. During the 1930s he spent five years working on commissions for the Federal Public Works of Art Project. During WWII he created maps and charts for the O.S.S. After the war Kingman settled in NYC and taught at Columbia University. His paintings were used as backdrops for the movie "Flower Drum Song" and his watercolors were reproduced in Life and on the covers of Fortune and Holiday magazines. Kingman died in NYC on May 12, 2000. Member: American WC Society; NA (1951). Exh: SFMA Inaugural, 1935; Vallejo Public Library, 1935; Calif. WC Society, 1935-44; San Francisco Art Association, 1936 (1st prize); GGIE, 1939; San Diego FA Gallery, 1943; De Young Museum, 1945 (solo); County Fair (LA), 1949; Philadelphia WC Club, 1950 (medal); NAD, 1975 (gold medal). In: MM; SFMA; Boston Museum; Delaware Museum; Whitney Museum (NYC); MOMA; CHS; Brooklyn Museum; De Young Museum; San Diego Museum; Mills College (Oakland); AIC; NAD; Butler Art Inst. (Columbus, OH); Wilmington (DE) Society of FA; Toledo (OH) Museum; Dartmouth College; U.S. State Dept; Addison Gallery (Andover, MA); Evansville Museum.
(Biography provided by Gallery of the Masters)
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Creator: Dong Kingman
Oil Painting by Oscar Miller 'Rhode Island, 1867-1921'
By Dong Kingman
Located in Norton, MA
Oscar Miller Rhode Island, 1867-1921 Interior scene of a woman knitting and a child playing. Signed lower right "Oscar Miller". Dimensions Oil on canvas laid down on board, ...
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Dong Kingman Furniture

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Canvas

Large Oil Painting Theatre de Vaudevile by Hartman Signed
By Dong Kingman
Located in Norton, MA
A very large beautiful oil painting by Hartman, "Theatre de Vaudeville" oil on canvas. Measures: 36" x 48" view and 47" x 59" framed. Artist Hartman Medium Oil on canvas. ...
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20th Century American American Colonial Dong Kingman Furniture

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Watercolor Painting by John A. Neff 'Connecticut, 1926-2017'
By Dong Kingman
Located in Norton, MA
John A. Neff Connecticut, 1926-2017 "Good Harbor Beach Gloucester". Medium Watercolor on paper Measures: 8.5" x 10.5" sight. Framed 16.25" x 18".    
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Dong Kingman Furniture

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Oil Still Life Painting by John F. Chambers, Very Large and Framed
By Dong Kingman
Located in Norton, MA
Depicts two art glass vases and a blue, yellow, and red marbled paperweight surrounded by potted plants illuminated by harsh light. "Unsigned" Canvas 42" x 43 3/4". Frame 61 3/4" x...
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20th Century American American Colonial Dong Kingman Furniture

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Dong Kingman Large Original Watercolor Painting "Sunset in Harbor" Signed
By Dong Kingman
Located in Norton, MA
Sunset In Harbor by Dong Moy Chu Kingman (1911-2000) Watercolor Signed. A charming watercolor painting created by Dong Kingman. This is an extraordinary piece of his art style and un...
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