Framed Violet Parkhurst Original 9 1/2" 7 1/2" Seagulls

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Framed Violet Parkhurst Original 9 1/2" 7 1/2" Seascape with Seagulls oil painting. Signature on the bottom left corner. Original Parkhurst appraisal and certificate of authenticity. Original framing. Excellent condition on both painting and frame. I will ship within 2 days of payment. PayPal only please. International buyers please email for a shipping quote. I can combine shipping on similar items. RETURN POLICY: I accept returns only if there is a material misrepresentation in the description of the item. Buyer must notify me of a return within 3 days of receiving the item and return the item within 10 days thereafter. The item must be returned in original condition and is subject to inspection upon receipt. Upon receipt and inspection, I provide a full refund of the purchase price. World renowned marine artist Violet Kinney Parkhurst passed away Sunday January 13, 2008 in San Pedro, California. Violet Parkhurst was born in Derby Line, VT, April 26, 1921, and attended the School of Practical Arts in Boston, and Baylor College in Waco, Texas and the Museum in Rio de Janeiro. Violet finished her formal training in the arts at Los Angeles City College. Her legendary seascapes are collected by over five million people around the world including four US Presidents, two Presidents of China, King of Saudi Arabia, and a host of celebrities including her very first admirer Clark Gable. Parkhurst paintings are on permanent collection in dozens of museums around the world including the China National Museum of Fine Art and the Stockholm Museum. She has also been on exhibit in the Louvre and Prado Museums. In the Spring of 2002, Violet Parkhurst was honored as the first western artist to have paintings in the collections of The Great Hall of the Peoples Republic of China and the China National Museum of Fine Arts, and was installed as Professor Emeritus at the Jilin Art College.In 2005 Violet Parkhurst, through the efforts of Councilwoman Janice Hahn and Larry Covin, was honored for her contribution to the arts by the City of Los Angeles, with a resolution granting her a namesake day, Violet Parkhurst Day, November 3rd. Her lifetime philanthropic contributions included serving on the Board of Directors for the Hollywood Bowl Easter Sunrise Service with two years service as President. Her artwork has been seen on the cover of the program for the past 20+ years. Violet Parkhurst’s contribution to cross-cultural philanthropy is evident in her position as chairwoman of the World American Cultural Exchange, as well as her early work as a foreign correspondent.She is remembered as an avid animal lover and supporter of animal rights, with a distinguished history with such organizations as Actors and Others for Animals.In recognition of her lifetime achievement Violet is listed in Who's Who in the World , Who's Who in International Art , Community Leaders , Noteworthy Americans and American Artists of Renown . A few noted collectors: President Gerald FordPresident Richard NixonPresident George BushPresident Ronald ReaganKing Faud (Saudi Arabia)Angela LansburyGovernor Pete WilsonHilton HotelsDinah ShoreRory CalhounJames ArnessStephanie PowersShirley JonesConnie StevensRobert BrooksL.A. Mayor Sam YortyL.A. Mayor Tom BradleyPeabody of Howard JohnsonHonorable Mayor of Kobe, Japan International buyers are fully and solely responsible for any and all customs/duty/import taxes or fees charged. There will be no refunds, no insurance claims and no free re-shipment for any packages that are unclaimed, returned to sender or otherwise not accepted because of the buyer's failure to claim a package and/or to pay the required fees and/or taxes charged to international recipients. Buyer pays any and all associated customs/duty/import/taxes/fees related to international shipments. Customs forms will be completed accurately as required by federal law. We... read more

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