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Bill Bender "WILDFLOWERS ON THE MOJAVE" OIL ON BOARD

Sold for $500 at Bradford's on May 31, 2026.

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Bill Bender (1919 - 2016) "Wildflowers On The Mojave" Oil on Board. Bill Bender was a cowboy and western artist whose artwork was purchased by President Dwight Eisenhower and other political leaders. Bill Bender was born in El Gundo, California in 1919. Bender was a working cowboy and stunt man until an injury forced him to find another line of work. He took up painting while recuperating and remained self-taught. He learned to paint while out on trips into the desert with James (Jimmy) Swinnerton. Artist: Bill Bender Title: "Wildflowers On The Mojave" Medium: Oil on Board Signature Type: Hand Signed | Signature Location: Lower Left | Keywords: Southwestern, Western Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1043

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