Lot # 89 - WM Arthur Phillips-Woman Portrait Landscape

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 31-Mar-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 07-Apr-2026 8:28:00 PM
Current bid:

$49.00

Highest bidder:

JP_Seattle

Auction has ended

Description :

The woman stands in the foreground wearing a white shirt worn open, giving her a relaxed, informal presence against the landscape. Her short hair frames her face simply, adding to the understated, natural feel of the scene. Phillips paints her with soft, minimal detail—enough to give her character without overwhelming the composition.

She appears calm and observant, positioned as a quiet human counterpoint to the expansive mountains and water behind her. Her posture and styling contribute to the painting’s overall sense of ease and contemplation.

Short Artist Bio — W.M. Arthur Phillips

W.M. Arthur Phillips was an American landscape painter active throughout the mid‑20th century, known for his serene mountain, lake, and coastal scenes. Working primarily in watercolor and oil, he favored cool palettes, gentle atmospheric light, and compositions that evoke stillness and reflection. Phillips’ paintings often include small human or architectural elements—figures, boats, cabins—to give scale and narrative without disrupting the tranquility of the natural setting.

His work appears in private collections across the United States and remains appreciated for its traditional realism, calm mood, and ability to capture the quiet beauty of the American landscape.



27.5  x 29.5 


Auction History

Highest bidder is JP_Seattle

Date Bid User
07-Apr-2026 8:24:45 PM $49.00 JP_Seattle
07-Apr-2026 8:24:32 PM $48.00 Lolabird
07-Apr-2026 8:24:32 PM $48.00 JP_Seattle
07-Apr-2026 8:24:22 PM $43.00 Lolabird
07-Apr-2026 8:21:41 PM $39.00 JP_Seattle
07-Apr-2026 8:00:35 PM $31.00 Lolabird
07-Apr-2026 7:04:25 PM $26.00 Puffball Kitty Kitty
07-Apr-2026 7:04:07 PM $25.00 JP_Seattle
07-Apr-2026 7:04:07 PM $25.00 Puffball Kitty Kitty
07-Apr-2026 5:20:04 PM $21.00 JP_Seattle
06-Apr-2026 9:48:46 PM $12.00 Dem0s
04-Apr-2026 10:41:44 PM $5.00 Lolabird

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