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Jan 22, 2015 barclay was a painter, an illustrator, a sculptor and a jewelry designer. Antique office mcclelland barclay horse head patinated. Today, he is equally famous for his bold costume jewelry, among the best ever made. They were pioneers continue reading swarovski jewelry. The scotty dog collectibles book, volume 3, shows a pair of these scotties as book ends. Mcclelland barclay gold and pave maple leaf bracelet. Your uncommon shell and seahorses bookends were created by the artists mcclelland barclay art co. Sep 10, 20 the bookend collector is dedicated to documentation, elucidation, and divination of bookends and their place in art, home decor, and libraries. Dog lover theme antique bookends and vintage glass. It can be hard to identify a particular artist from their signature. See more ideas about barclay, barclay jewelry, mcclelland barclay. This is a pin, the one in the book is identical but done as a pendant. And is in very good original condition, ready to be trimmed, matted and framed. Two naval officers shooting the sun mcclelland barclay oil on canvas, 1941 the junior officer on the right is using a sextant to take a navigational reading, a task.
Greetings, up for listing is this antique office mcclelland barclay horse head patinated bronze bookends signed. Louis, missouri, and studied at the art institute of chicago, moving to new york city in 1912, in order to make his way in the art world and to study at the art students league. Large number of planes on deck and low sun indicate that the photo was taken early in the morning, prior to launching the strike against the japanese carrier force. Countdown to pearl harbor one an end, a beginning saturday, february 1, 1941 beneath oahus cloudless blue canopy, men in white jackets, slacks, hats, even shoes, surged over a gangway and spilled onto the polished wooden deck of a.
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This would eventually lead to the founding of the mcclelland barclay art company, a brand that would produce decorative arts, jewelry and other luxury items. All dodge bookends are made of heavy cast gray metal. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Marked mcclelland barclay and sometimes barclay it might be confused with barclay 19461957 but the signature font is different as is the look of the jewelry. If you are not a bookend collector now, you may be one soon. By the age of 21, barclays work had been published in the saturday evening post, ladies home journal, and cosmopolitan. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Click on a photo below to view more detail about the item. Objects of art and fashion, schiffer publishing ltd. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. I studied russian like his brother, dabbled in writing and loved reading many of the same authors. Both the us army and the us navy attempted various experiments in camouflaging aircrafts during the late 1930. The silvertone overlay with jewel tone navettes and rhinestones lends motion and drama to this design.
Barclays book tells the story of what it must have been like to be one of those local kids. After being lovingly worn for years, this piece shows mild damage to the finish, mostly on the back, and this is reflected in the price. An absolutely charming vintage 1940s metal table lamp by artist mcclelland barclay, in the form of an iceberg, with an adult and young penguin mounted on the base, and the original domed metal shade and finial. Her chapter on mcclellands jewellery contains some surprises. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The collection concentrates on illustration art created roughly 18901935 and one of its purposes is to further knowledge and appreciation of illustration from that era. No merchandise shall be released prior to the end of the auction session. Patricia has spent 20 years researching this highly regarded jewelry manufacturer and.
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Academic culture and identity are formed by default or design. Join us in welcoming the following speakers and special guests during our cjci convention 2020. He came up with the fisher body girl and several posters for the government for the war. Maintained by find a grave buried or lost at sea, who reports a perished onboard the navy ship lst342 when it was torpedoed by a japanese submarine in the pacific. Mcclelland barclay signed art deco horse head bookend htf. He was famous for his illustrations that appeared on popular magazines and movie posters.
Mans best friend has been the subject of some of the most prized metal and glass collectibles around throughout the 1900s. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. Painter of beautiful women and more will be available by the time of the 2020 cjci conference. Under the name of mcclelland barclay art company he manufactured bowls, boxes, pins, bookends, and metal wall hangings. Louis, missouri in 1891 and received his education at several different art schools. Whether depicting a famous pet or a generic german sheppard, they are usually. Collection national museum of american illustration. Mcclelland barclay bronze bookends jan 12, 2020 main auction. Uss lexington cv2 during the coral sea action, seen from uss yorktown cv5, 8 may 1942. Mcclelland barclay riceweiner company, rhode island 19351943 see mcclelland barclay. During the 1930s, his firm made numerous bronzed and patinated base metal boxes, bowls. Hallmarks and history of vintage, contemporary, modernist.
Best discount mcclelland barclay body by fisher art deco. I thought it appropriate for me to begin this thread. The bookend collector is dedicated to documentation, elucidation, and divination of bookends and their place in art, home decor, and libraries. Mcclelland barclay 18911942 was an american painter of pinup art. The natural bronze has developed a beautiful patina over the decades. See available paintings, works on paper, and prints and multiples for sale and learn about the artist. Mcclelland barclay body by fisher art deco couple on blanket 1931 print ad sale. In the late 1930s, he set up a small company to reproduce jewelry and fabricate utilitarian figures for ashtrays, bookends, desk sets, lamps, and other. Signed lower right this painting was also reproduced on page 196 of famous american illustrators by arpi ermoyan, watsonguptill. Mcclelland barclay fashion art in 1922 printz coats ad you are bidding on mcclelland barclay fashion art in 1922 printz coats ad by the printz biederman company. Bronzed white metal signed by mb, a famous american artist and illustrator whose work was. Mcclelland barclay sisyphus bookends may 10, 2015 mid.
Mcclelland barclay 18911943 was one of the best known and successful american artists of the first half of the twentieth century. Bookends by mcclelland barclay bookends, wall clock vintage. Incised to flat side of both bookends sisyphus founder of corinth and the isthmian games he was condemned in hades forever to roll to the top of a hill a huge stone that always rolled down again. Bookends by mcclelland barclay the bookend collector. Browse tail statue sculpture bookends in stock and ready to ship today online. Pair of mcclelland barclay doberman dog bookends, signed at back of neck, cast metal. Mcclelland barclay began his career as a painter, publishing in prestigious magazines like ladies home journal and the saturday evening post. I visited the fabulous naval aviation museum in pensacola, florida near the end of april. Thanks to ginger for this illustration and information.
Unfollow mcclelland barclay bookends to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Louis in 1891, barclay studied first at the art institute of chicago, then later at the art students league in new york city, where he studied under george bridgman and thomas fogarty artist. Patricia gostick presenting mcclelland barclay jewelry. Auctions at showplace antiques reserves the right to hold merchandise until full payment has been received and cleared by our. Barclay was a painter, an illustrator, a sculptor and a jewelry designer. His illustrations appeared on the covers of many national magazines, as well as on naval posters for the first and second world wars. This pair of heavy bronze bookends were designed by famous artist mcclelland barclay 1891 1943. Mcclelland barclay again i visited the fabulous naval aviation museum in pensacola, florida near the end of april. This piece measures approximately 10 14 by 14 inches. He was killed when his ship was sunk by the japanese during world war 2. Every frog needs a good umbrella and what better umbrella than a toadstool. The united states entered the war in 1941 following the surprise attack on pearl harbor by the japanese.
A range of aircraft types were involved in the experiments, buno0339 and buno0320 were two tbd1s selected from the uss saratoga. Barclay died in action as a naval officer in the second world war, but his art lives on. An accomplished painter, illustrator, sculptor and jewelry designer, mcclelland barclay had developed a very successful art career by the time he became a lieutenant in the naval reserve in 1938. Compliments of bobye syverson the enchanted castle. Finally, thank you for seeing my store and dont miss buy mcclelland barclay body by fisher art deco couple on blanket 1931 print ad lowest. Mcclelland barclay got into movie poster illustrations and became known as one of two artists who first painted betty grable, the most famous of the all the wwii pinup girls. Whereas, parrish licensed his images for a onetime use only, mcclelland barclay did not license, but rather was his own client and the product designer. For info about my ebook on the crisis of modernist painting. The present post deals with mcclelland barclay 18911943, a leading illustrator from the 1920s into the early 1940s. Antique mcclelland barclay bronze metal seal w ball sea art. Louis museum of fine arts now the school of art, washington university in st.
She is thrilled to announce that her book mcclelland barclay. As this mentions, barclay was a highly successful commercial artist who became an activeduty naval officer in 1940, illustrating posters and other warrelated work. He was commissioned as a lieutenant in the naval reserve in 1938 and following the japanese attack on pearl harbor he went on active duty. Barclay s book tells the story of what it must have been like to be one of those local kids. This listing is for one vintage mcclelland barclay bookendhis little scotty dogdated 1932. Mcclelland barclay was best known for his artwork in hollywood and for general motors. This can be especially frustrating with older or less popular artists, who did not get credited for their work. He was married to helen barclay and nan shepard mcclelland. His jewelry company was a short lived business from 193042. The best prices for tail statue sculpture bookends. Besides aircraft, the museum displays aviationrelated artwork, including that of mcclelland barclay 18911943.
At mcclelland college, we create the framework for our students to design their own future. Mcclelland barclay jewel toned retro moderne brooch one of a series of moderne pieces designed and produced in 1941, this lovely brooch has characteristic curves and swirls. Shop decorative books, book ends, book sets and more at sothebys home. California towards the end of a january 12 march 31, 20 exhibition run. Mcclelland barclay scottie dog book enddoorstop 1932. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift. Beautiful pair of mcclelland barclay bookends in a charming and unusual wood nymph design. The bookend collector photos, descriptions, and stories. The description in the collectibles book states that this is a pot metalantique bronze finish. Shop for typewriter on etsy, the place to express your creativity through the buying and selling of handmade and vintage goods. This little guy has lost his mate, so he would gladly hold one end of your book display, or he would also work as a door stop. Navy history and heritage through its many dedicated historians, librarians, archivists, underwater archaeologists, museum curators. Vintage mcclelland barclay bronze plated seal bookend set. The truth revealed this author, jewelry historian, and longtime cjci member, will discuss the history of mcclelland barclay.
Bookends by mcclelland barclay artist and foundry on sale from our collection of vintage bookends and collectible glass figurines. Mcclelland barclay artist biography for mcclelland barclay. Mcclelland barclay and bradford crandall, cartoon dedications from walt disney and the new yorkers peter arno, plus modern collections from francesca anderson and wynne evans. Patio furniture superstore shop our wide selection of patio chairs, tables, pool furniture. Mcclelland barclay 1891 18 july 1943 was an american illustrator. Vintage signed barclay goldtone filigree clear crystal jewel brooch high end vintage signed barclay. His mcclelland barclay art company 1930s produced numerous small household items, including, of course, bookends. World war ii wwii was a global war that spanned 19391945 and involved more than 100 million people from over 30 nations. Hallmarks and history of vintage, contemporary, modernist and. Mcclelland barclay1935 1943 fabulous multicolor art deco is the signature look of this companys prized pieces. Additional information on barclay plus a number of his illustrations can be found here.
A range of aircraft types were involved in the experiments, buno0339 and buno0320 were two tbd1s selected from the uss. Aug 30, 2012 mcclelland barclay 18911942 was an american painter of pinup art. Louis in 1891, barclay studied first at the art institute of chicago, then later at the art students league in new york city, where he studied under george bridgman and thomas fogarty. The nostalgia is strong, and being just a few years older than barclay, the pop culture references resonated with me.
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