Lot 247: 'One Eyed Jack' 1996 Lithograph by Jim DeWitt
Estate Auction: Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA (156) · Sold
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- Estate Auction: Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA (156)
- Lot Number
- 247
- Status
- Sold
- Hammer / Price
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- Opening Bid
- $5.00
- Accepted Bids
- 8
- Closed
- 8/7/25 8:09 PM PT
Description
This 1996 lithograph titled One Eyed Jack is signed in pencil by Jim DeWitt in the lower right. It is framed under glass and measures 22.75" L x 29" H. It is in good condition with minor wear to the frame. Jim DeWitt was born in Oakland, California, in 1930 and passed away in 2022 near his studio in Point Richmond, California. He was both a marine artist and competitive sailor. In 1963, he won the North American Men’s Sailing Championship. In 1992, he was recognized as the top American Marine Artist by the America’s Cup Gallery in San Diego. In 2013, he was named Artist in Residence by the Golden Gate Yacht Club during the 34th America’s Cup in San Francisco. He studied art for six years at the California College of Arts and Crafts and the Los Angeles Art Center in Pasadena. His work has been exhibited in cities including San Diego, San Francisco, New York, Waikiki, and Newport, as well as in international galleries and museums. His paintings are held in private and corporate collections and are on permanent display in prestigious yacht clubs worldwide. Notable collectors include Dennis Conner, Buddy Melges, Bill Koch, and Roy Disney.