Paul Sample

American · 1896–1974 · Painter

Paul Starrett Sample was an American artist who portrayed life in New England in the middle of the 20th Century with a style that showed elements of "Social Realism and… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Paul Sample, North Broadway Neighborhood, 1931, oil on canvasNorth Broadway NeighborhoodBonhams · $241,800≈ £192,838≈ €225,602Sign up to see
  2. Paul Sample, 'Red Hot Bar on Chain' and 'Worker Holding Curled Metal with Tongs': Two Works, circa 1936'Red Hot Bar on Chain' and 'Worker Holding Curled Metal with Tongs': Two WorksBonhams · $37,500≈ £28,926≈ €33,503Sign up to see
  3. Paul Sample, San Pedro harbor, oil on canvasSan Pedro harborBonhams · $35,000≈ £21,750≈ €26,938Sign up to see

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  1. Paul Sample, Weathervane, watercolor on paper
    Weathervane
    Watercolor · Paper
    14 1/4 x 18in
    Bonhams · · Lot 200
    $18,000≈ £12,189≈ €14,260Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Paul Sample, Fishermen at Newport, oil on canvas on board
    Fishermen at Newport
    Oil · Canvas
    19 1/4 x 23 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 288
    $24,000≈ £12,287≈ €15,497Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗

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