Lot 535: Virginia Kniskern Original Watercolor Painting
Estate Auction: Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA (158) · Sold
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- Auction
- Estate Auction: Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA (158)
- Lot Number
- 535
- Status
- Sold
- Hammer / Price
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- Opening Bid
- $5.00
- Accepted Bids
- 17
- Closed
- 8/21/25 7:07 PM PT
Description
This is a watercolor on heavy paper by Virginia Kniskern, depicting classical architectural ruins with prominent columns, arches, and partial scaffolding. The structure is reflected in a body of water situated in the foreground, bordered by green foliage and trees. Virginia Ball Kniskern (1917–2003) was a commercial artist born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She worked for the U.S. Government during World War II creating maps and was active in the Sacramento art community, including WASH and the Sacramento Fine Arts Center. She was the great-granddaughter of John Ball and is depicted as a child in the statue of John Ball located in John Ball Park, Grand Rapids. The work is signed in the lower left and presented in a frame measuring 28.75” L x 22.25” H. It is in good condition.