Raymer Society Consignment Art Auction: Art from the estate of Hal Wright

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Bergers, John Blake (1931-2011) "Back Creek Virginia" 1983 oil on canvas

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Start price: $100

Estimated price: $1,000 - $2,500

Buyer's premium: 10%

Bergers, John Blake (1931-2011) "Back Creek, Virginia" 1983 oil on canvas, signed John Blake Bergers in lower right, inspired by Willa Cather’s Sapphire and the Slave Girl., good condition, image size: 22 x 18 inches. William Blake Bergers, Lindsborg, was born to the late John William Bergers (Senior) and Helen Blake Bergers, July 14, 1931, in Omaha, NE.John was a professional artist who dedicated his life to painting historical and landscape scenes of the Midwest, especially those described so beautifully in the works of renowned author, Willa Cather.His collection of Cather works can be viewed at the Willa Cather Foundation in Red Cloud, Nebraska. John’s deep interest in history led him also to restoration work. He was instrumental in restoring the McPherson Opera House in McPherson, KS, and contributed significantly to the restoration of the Red Cloud Opera House in Red Cloud, NE as well.

Condition: good

Dimensions: 26 x 22 x 2.75 in

Weight: 4.6 lb

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