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Willa Kay Fall
The Pirates of Penzance - Roses and Books Still Life by Willie Kay Fall - Texas

1930s

About the Item

Detailed still life of roses, books, a statue from The Pirates of Penzance, and an ash tray by Texas artist Willa (Willie) Kay Fall (1891-1976). Signed in the lower right corner. Presented in the original period giltwood frame. Image 36" H x 28"W. Unframed. Frame, 42"H x 33.5"W x 1.5"Signed lower right "W. Kay Fall" Willie (Willa) Kay Fall was 1976 Born in Kaufman, Texas to William K. Irvin an advertising man and Roxanne M. Cole. She Married Cecil G. Fall in 1912 in Kemp, Texas She painted in Texas 1920-19600, New York 1950-60, England 1947 and 1951 Sailed on the RMS Queen Elizabeth to South Hampton, England and California 1960-1976 Her Daughter Frieda Kay Fall, b. 1912 was and artist in Dallas, Texas and owned an art gallery. A perpetual art Endowment in her name at Texas A&M University. A perpetual art Endowment in her name at Texas A&M University. Willie Kay Fall, 2nd Annual Allied Arts Exhibition of Dallas County 4/18/1929 4/28/1929 Exhibited TAFW 1928-1930 Dallas. TAFW= Annual Exhibition by Texas Artists, Fort Worth Art Museum Painted in Texas 1930-1950, New York 1950-60, England 1947 and 1951 Sailed on the RMS Queen Elizabeth to South Hampton, England and California 1960-1976 Her Daughter Frieda Kay Fall, b. 1912 was and artist in Dallas, Texas and owned an art gallery. Her Father William K. Irvin was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1844. Served in the Missouri Light Artillery with Capt. Landis' Co., Light Artillery J-Y and Capt. Lowe's Co., Artillery (Jackson Battery) Conflict Period Civil War (Confederate)
  • Creator:
    Willa Kay Fall (1891 - 1976, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1930s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Craquelure in scattered areas. Tone and edge wear consistent with age. two small punctures repaired. Very good period frame included as-is.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DBH54191stDibs: LU5428727732

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