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does anybody know anything about this painting or the painter its signed sumner fauley 1911
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vanskyock24
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does anybody know anything about this painting or the painter its signed sumner fauley 1911
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Can find nothing on a artist by that name, But census shows a Sumner Fauley born 1865 died 1930 in that time period in Ohio. Hard to tell but it is nice! Dave
okay appreciate the info dizzydave
I have a water color portrait of either a Navajo or an Apache Indian male in native dress signed by Sumner Fauley and dated 1912--nice work!
thanks doodle
I really appreciate the information. Back in the late 1960's my mother gave me a Sumner Fauley signed watercolor of an African-American Santa Claus, dated 1910, which she bought at an estate auction in southwestern Ohio. The figure grins broadly behind a wooly gray beard, and sports a gray wool jacket, tassled blue and red cap, red suspenders and belt with a large silver buckle, checkered blue trousers and black laced boots. He holds a reindeer crop (whip) in one mittened hand and three toy carts dangle from the other. A large basket of colorful toys is mounted on his back. Amazing detail, and the subject is treated with a lot of humor and sensitivity. I'm happy to learn of other works by this artist. Thanks.
thank you bill he must done quite a few paintings. glad to others has his work also
My mother has a painting by Sumner Fauley that was painted on a window blind. It's a painting of a Santa Claus climbing into a Chimney. It is quite large and was hung on a wall in our home every year during the holidays. My mother told me that Sumner Fauley was a student at her Grandfather's school in Columbus, Ohio. The school was the Capitol College of Music and Oratory and was directed by my great grandfather, Frank Skinner Fox. Mr. Fauley was a student there during the early 1900's and lived with my great grandfather's family for a time. Unfortunately, I know nothing else about the artist. The painting on the window blind is signed in the same manner as the painting above, with the 4 little hashmarks under the name. I believe the painting is dated 1918.
He was a caricaturist. I don't know the extent of his output, but I have several examples that are similar to yours which are meant to be anti-semitic. I also have three real photo postcards which show him holding up similar works.
There is an article about him in Kansas City Journal of Sun, Oct 10, 1897
https://www.newspapers.com/article/26554909/the-negro-giant/
Here you can find a photo of him:
https://nl.findagrave.com/memorial/126620932/sumner-fauley
I found more info in the book:
CHICAGO Of T0DAY.
THE METROPOLIS OF THE WEST.
THE NATION'S CHOICE FOR THE WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION.
HANDSOMELY ILLUSTRATED.
1891.
PUBLISHED BY
ACME PUBLISHING AND ENGRAVING CO.,
WASHINGTON BLOCK, CHICAGO, ILL.
SUMNER FAULEY ART CO.
The last decade has noted rapid strides in improved picture moldings and the production of art specialties. One of the leading houses devoted to the manufacture of the highest grade of picture frames, mouldings and art novelties is that of Mr. Sumner Fauley, known
as the Sumner Fauley Art Company.
This business was established about thirteen years ago at Zanesville, O., by the Fauley Brothers, under the same title as new used. In 1883 the partnership was dissolved and the business removed to this city in 1890 and continued by Mr. Sumner Fauley.
Mr. Fauley is a native of Zanesville, O., and is one of the leading art critics of the West. He has numerous friends and acquaintances, and is well known in business and trade circles. He is a prominent member of the Knights of Honor and is progressive and liberal in his business. He occupies two stores and one large basement, each 20x60 feet in dimensions, at 835 and 839 West Harrison street; the store at 839 is used as a show room and office, and here is carried a first-class and complete stock of fine frames.in gilt, hardwoods, bronze, relief, enamel, plush, etc., all of taking patterns, and unique designs. A full line of moldings and art specialties are carried, and oil paintings are made a specialty.
The room at 835 and basement is used for the manufacture of picture frames, moldings, etc., and here are employed from seven to ten workmen, whoare experienced and skilled in their line. The house does
a large business in Chicago and neighboring cities, and is re- garded as reliable and highly representative. Mr. Fauley also has in connection large portrait studios, where from seven to ten artists are employed making portraits from small pictures and painting pictures of all descriptions. In all instances satisfaction is guaranteed.