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Rachel Bentley (American, 1894-1991) Church of the Pioneers, Menlo Park, California Watercolor

Sold for $145 at Clark's Auction Company on May 26, 2024.

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Rachel Bentley (American, 1894-1991) Church of the Pioneers, Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, California Watercolor. Signed lower right. Rachel Bentley was a California Historical painter based in Menlo Park, Ca. In the 1950's, she received numerous commissions and widespread local recognition for her watercolor paintings that celebrated the disappearing architecture of the American West. This painting was featured on the artist's funeral pamphlet, included with lot. It shows the original Menlo Park Presbyterian Church building constructed in 1875, which was located at 700 Santa Cruz Ave. Piece, as framed 30.75W x 24.5H x 0.75D in. Sight 21.25W x 14.5H in. All Measurements are Approximate.

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