^Lot 1427 Original Oil on Board Painting.

By William S. DeMoulin (1884-1937), titled "Bird Rocks, Laguna", signed lower left corner. With penned inscription by artist on back, "Bird Rock, Lagune 1932. To my good friend Howard A. Cumpion -- Wm. DeMoulin 1933." Born in St Louis, MO on June 19, 1884. In 1917 DeMoulin settled in Los Angeles. He headed the art department at Frank Wiggins School until his death on March 14, 1937. Member: LA Businessmen's Art Club. Exh: Clearwater High School, 1936. Measures 22 1/2" x 18 1/2" in gold frame. Painting measures 15 1/2" x 11 1/2". Recently de-accessioned from The Phippen Museum permanent collection.