William Persona (1903-1996)

Marked: Signed PERSONA, as shown, as well as several numbers on the reverse with W. Persona in graphite.

Condition: The subject is in very nice condition with no visible damage. Vasefinder did not detect any restoration with the use of a black light. The frame appears to date newer than this circa 1950 painting. The frame has some nicks and chips, but it is original to the piece. Vasefinder has not removed this painting from the frame.

Dimensions: This painting on a masonite type board measures approximately 8 inches by 10 inches, where as the frame has a thickness of 1.25 inches.

Notes: Per Edan Hughes, William Persona was born in West Virginia on April 12, 1903. He studied at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and came to Los Angeles in the 1920s for further study at the Otis Art Institute. He then worked as a cartoonist for the Hollywood Citizen News and Long Beach Telegram. For a few years he was an artist for the Sydney Daily in Australia. Upon returning to Hollywood in the 1930s, he made props for the movie studios. He was a resident of Laguna Beach until 1972. At that time he had painted about 4,000 paintings. Leaving California, he retired to Hawaii and died on Maui on April 30, 1996. Vasefinder is offering this oil on board of a Mexican Bullfighter, which would be perfect for the Southwestern decor.

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Price: $395.00 includes s/h/i in the U.S.

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