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This listing is for the four original oil paintings that you can see in the photos. All four paintings are signed and I believe that all four are by John Leonard Checkley. My research tells me that they were likely painted in the 1970’s or 1960’s. Each one of the frames measures close to 12? By 14 7/8 inches. Each framed painting weighs close to 1 pound 8.8 ounces. The boards that the paintings are painted on each measure slightly less than 8×10 in. The scenes look like San Franciso to me. The somewhat orange painting of the Golden Gate Bridge is painted on a Fredrix board. The signature is somewhat different in appearance than the signatures on the other three but I believe that it is also by Chekley. I say that because it was with the other three that have similar frames and it has identifying numbers on the reverse like the two of the other three do. The numbers are #973c and H7948. Also, the style is similar to the style of the other three. The painting with what looks like some kind of Chinese establishment has the number 6216 on the reverse. The painting of the Golden Gate does not have a number on the reverse. It is on a Blue Boy board. The painting of what looks like the Coit Tower has the has the number 20751 and a Cory Gallery sticker on the reverse. A biography that I found on the internet reads as follows. He has developed a unique style in acrylics, gaining immediate recognition for himself and winning an enthusiastic following in art circles across the nation. Checkley completed his schooling in New Zealand’s St. Andrews College and went on the major in art at the University of New Zealand. He entered the advertising profession only to have his career interrupted by three years of military service in the Pacific area during World War II. Following the war, he concentrated on graphic arts where his career led him to the U. It was shortly thereafter that John joined Batten, Barton, Durstine and Osborn, one of the world’s great ad agencies in New York City. Checkley held a successful series of one-man shows in NY before moving to San Francisco in 1955. In the City by the Bay, he appeared on numerous media events and conducted classes in painting. Checkley’s art work hangs in numerous private collections and are prominently displayed in the permanent collections of the New York Historical Society and in the Bank of New York. A realist by nature, Checkley interprets the many faces of San Francisco as he sees them. Checkley and his family (wife & two children) lived most of their later years on a houseboat converted from a World War II landing craft — moored in Sausalito, California. John Checkley died in California in 1991. The condition is much like you see it in the photos. Tthe frames are generally all in good to very good condition with a little bit of light scuffing here and there. The painting of Coit Tower has a small spot where there is paint missing and it appears that the board has discolored the paint to the left and right of the of the spot. You can see what I mean and close ups. They do not look dirty to me but the frames and the paintings might benefit from a light cleaning. Otherwise these paintings are fine and as shown my photo should give you a good idea of their general condition. I guarantee this lot to be as described and represented by the photos. The photos are part of the description. Please look at all of them. Please note that the lighting in my photos is uneven and there might be shadows or reflections. The colors on my monitor look close to but not exactly like the actual colors. Different monitors may show different colors. I often say that an item measures or weighs “approximately” or “close to” because no measurements are exact, and some things are difficult to measure. Often, I have a box custom made for items that I do not have a used box for which might result in a short delay. When I use packing peanuts, they are usually made from biodegradable materials.

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This is an original photograph attributed as 1099 Sutter Street named after the Johann A. Sutter measuring approximately 4 x 4 7/8 inches on its original hard backing. First 19th century photo I have seen with the exposure time on the back. Johann Augustus Sutter (February 15, 1803 – June 18, 1880) was a Swiss pioneer of California known for his association with the California Gold Rush by the discovery of gold by James W. Marshall and the mill making team at Sutter’s Mill, and for establishing Sutter’s Fort in the area that would eventually become Sacramento, the state’s capital. Although famous throughout California for his association with the Gold Rush, Sutter saw his business ventures fail while those of his elder son, John Augustus Sutter, Jr. Sellers: Get your own map of past buyers.

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JOHN FORD / GEORGE O’BRIEN. During a visit to Manila in February 1931. Three 10″ x 8″ variant photographs at a luncheon hosted by Rafael Hernandez. With stamp of Thompson Studios, 408 Masonic Temple on the verso. Together with a newspaper of one of the photographs with identities of those present. And a telegram to John Ford dated January 26, 1931. John Ford (born John Martin Feeney) was an American film director and producer. Regarded as one of the most important and influential filmmakers during the. Golden Age of Hollywood. In a career of more than 50 years, between 1917 and 1965: 147 director credits. Known for his Westerns, such as Stagecoach (1939), My Darling Clementine (1946). Fort Apache (1948), The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962). Four Academy Awards for Best Director: The Informer (1935), The Grapes of Wrath (1940). How Green Was My Valley (941), The Quiet Man (1952). George O’Brien was an American actor, very popular during the silent era and into. The talkies of the 1930s. Best known for his role in F. Murnau’s 1927 film Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans. Director John Ford selected virtually unknown O’Brien to star in his first film: The Iron. Went on to make many films with Ford including: 3 Bad Men (1926). Fort Apache (1948), She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949), Cheyanne Autumn (1964). John Ford, born: 1894, Cape Elizabeth, Maine; died: 1973, Palm Desert, California. George O’Brien, born: 1900, San Francisco, California; died: 1985, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. George Houle Houle Rare Books & Autographs Palm Springs, California 92263. We Guarantee Authenticity Of All Signed Items! We Are Members of ABAA and PADA.

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This is an original photograph attributed as 1099 Sutter Street named after the Johann A. Sutter measuring approximately 4 x 4 7/8 inches on its original hard backing. First 19th century photo I have seen with the exposure time on the back. Johann Augustus Sutter (February 15, 1803 – June 18, 1880) was a Swiss pioneer of California known for his association with the California Gold Rush by the discovery of gold by James W. Marshall and the mill making team at Sutter’s Mill, and for establishing Sutter’s Fort in the area that would eventually become Sacramento, the state’s capital. Although famous throughout California for his association with the Gold Rush, Sutter saw his business ventures fail while those of his elder son, John Augustus Sutter, Jr. Sellers: Get your own map of past buyers.

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HERE WE HAVE 2 GENUINE MARK REUBEN GALLERY MATTED BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS OF BROTHERS JOHN F. KENNEDY AND ROBERT KENNEDY. THESE 2 MATTED PHOTOS ARE BRAND NEW AND WERE NEVER TAKEN OUT OF THE ORIGINAL GALLERY PROTECTIVE PLASTIC. THE ENTIRE MATTED PHOTOS BOTH MEASURE 16″ X 20″. MATTED PHOTO #1: PRESIDENT KENNEDY (PROFILES IN COURAGE) CIRCA 1961. MATTED PHOTO #2: ROBERT KENNEDY (CALIFORNIA, QUEST FOR THE PRESIDENCY) CIRCA 1968. PLEASE SEE ALL PHOTOS BEFORE PURCHASING AND USE THE ZOOM FEATURE FOR CLOSE-UP PRODUCT DETAILS….. FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME IF ANY QUESTIONS WHATSOEVER.

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I think this was published in 1979. Hard cover book with dust jacket. Heavily illustrated, mostly with black and white photos, has a number of color photos. Spine is fairly straight and strong, head and heel of spine has light rubs and indentions, I see 1 corner lightly rubbed.

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VTG John Kelly San Francisco Cable Car Signed Numbered Framed 233/2000 Pepsi.

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Titled, Hyde St Cable Car, S. Oil painting with textured gesso on canvas board by listed artist, John Leonard Checkley. Signed lower right by artist. The scene depicts a cable car at the tip of Hyde Street hill in the city of San Francisco. Views of the Marin county hills, S. Bay and Alcatraz island in the background. Size of frame is approx. Canvas board is an 8″ x 10″. Dark wood frame with gold & cream. Final sale, no return. Thank you for looking!

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A John West Serigraph Print titled “California Streets” shows a San Francisco street Scene with trolley car etc. Is is 31″x24″ and Signed & Numbered. Condition is very nice but has a very small wrinkle on bottom margin which I show but really nothing and once framed would sit down nicely. On back shows remnants of where there was tape on it from a previous matting. Really a nice vibrant piece of art. Hi Folks and thanks for looking at my items for sale, Here is my story. I find most of my items at Storage unit sales or Swap Meets or Estate sales ect. Most of the items I find are old and or used and allot of them I know little of but I do try to describe all best I can but please understand some items are difficult to relay condition so please look at the pictures closely, if you see something I do not describe it may mean I did not see it or that it is pretty clear there is a problem. I like to start the auctions at a low price So most times you can really find a bargain. This item is in the category “Art\Art Prints”. The seller is “dayzofyore” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Artist: John West
• Type: Print
• Theme: city scape
• Style: Expressionism
• Material: Paper
• Production Technique: Screen Printing
• Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

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FUR BRIGADE John Work’s California expedition 1832-33 For Hudson’s Bay Company. PUBLISHER: San Francisco: California Historical Society. EDITION: Special publication (California Historical Society), no. “500 copies printed by Lawton & Alfred Kennedy at the Westgate Press, Oakland”. DESCRIPTION: xxii, 112 pages, [5] leaves of plates : folded map, portraits ; 28 cm. CONDITION NOTES: Near FINE. Call number neatly inscribed in pencil on back pastedown, otherwise no marks. Pages fresh and clean without marks, creases, or tears. Covers have sharp corners and full caps and just a trace of wear to tips. BINDING: Full brown linen with paper spine label and paper label on front cover. A wonderful early view of Oregon and Northern California as a completely wild place. Travelers were fur trappers who collected beaver pelts as they moved, and observed. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog. This item is in the category “Books & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectible”. The seller is “poetryinpower” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Author: John Work ; Alice Bay Maloney ; Herbert Eugene Bolton
• Binding: Cloth
• Language: English
• Original/Facsimile: Original
• Place of Publication: San Francisco
• Publisher: California Historical Society
• Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated, Limited Edition
• Subject: Exploration & Travel
• Topic: American (US)
• Year Printed: 1945

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