Bidspirit auction | JACK PHARO (1902-1991) SELF=PORTRAIT OIL

JACK PHARO (1902-1991) SELF=PORTRAIT OIL ON CANVAS - The Kansas artist's self portrait is signed lower left front. John 'Jack' Leland Pharo was a Kansas studio potter, painter, lithographer, and teacher best known for his ceramics work in Wichita. He was born in Belpre, Kansas in 1902 and died in Manhattan in 1991. He studied under notable figures including B. J. O. Nordfeldt and became deeply involved with the Wichita Art Association School. While initially working for the U.S. Post Office, he volunteered at the school in the 1930s, eventually becoming ceramics instructor in 1947 and head of the ceramics department in 1949-a role he held for more than two decades. He produced ceramics, lithographs and paintings. The work is unframed. Canvas measures 18 x 14.75 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Canvas measures 18 x 14.75 inches. Condition Very good condition.