Sunday, January 23, 2011

E. King Seascape Seagull Oil Painting









Hi Everyone,

I found this today at my local thrift store and had to bring it home.  It's a signed E. King seascape and seagull oil painting on canvas. The artist did a great job in capturing the light, energy from the splashing waves against the coast, along with a sense of serenity and peace in this amazing piece of fine art.  Okay, I will let you all know what I find out about the artist E.(?) King.  If you recognize the artist signature I would appreciate any information you could share...


Karen Scott

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Posted by Karen Scott at 10:49 PM

17 comments:

  1. karonywJuly 26, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    I also have a painting by E. King (signature similar although not cursive) called Cornish Cottage. It came from my husband's family, but we don't know much about it.

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  2. Karen ScottJuly 26, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Hi Karanyw,

    You might want to do some research on the artist Sidney E. King [1906-2004]. I found a post for an oil painting by him online with a non-script signature S. E. King, "Farm Family" oil on canvas.

    Karen Scott

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  3. RyFT CreationsSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    I also have a painting signed E. King... The signature is similar to the one on your painting but not identical. The G seems to be capitalized.

    I would appreciate any information that you found. I live in New Brunswick, Canada. You can forward any info to ryan.f.totten@gmail.com. I can forward you a picture of my painting so we can compare. My painting is also a seascape featuring seagulls.

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    1. Karen ScottFebruary 3, 2013 at 10:16 AM

      Hi RyFT, Thanks for your post. I will keep you posted on any new information that I found on this artist. Please let me know if you are able to unravel this mystery as well.

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  4. mindbuilderFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    Hi...Just picked up an original oil painting at my thrift store today - also signed E. King, a seascape showing broken down fence, two seagulls, beautiful color, movement, etc. I am not familiar with this artist and wondered if you found out anything else about him! Your painting is similar in style so I'm sure it's the same artist!

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    1. Karen ScottFebruary 3, 2013 at 10:12 AM

      Hi Mindbuilder, I have no new information on this artist. It does sound like from your description of your painting that it is the same artist. Question: Where are you located? Thanks for your comment...

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  5. Don MyattOctober 28, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Hi Karen I to have a painting by E. King I live on Vancouver Island. Signature is not quite the same but what I can see of your painting I am sure it is the same artist I was just wandering what to insure it for.
    Thanks Don

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  6. Don MyattOctober 28, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    Hi Karen I to have a picture signed by E. King that I am sure is by the same artist. We live on Vancouver Island. Our picture is a seascape as well but the colours are that of late evening, my problem is I do not know what to insure it for.

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    1. Karen ScottNovember 5, 2013 at 11:07 AM

      Hi Don,

      There have been several people from different parts of the U.S. That have contacted me with art that was similar to my post with various signatures. I have not been able to confirm just who this talented artist is for sure. Unfortunately, since I am not an art appraiser I can not access the value of your piece. I suggest that you try searching auction websites, such as EBay or art forums and post a picture there with a comment. You may find some help there with identifying the artist, along with value of your painting. Ok, take care and best wishes on unlocking the mystery... have a great day!

      Best Regards,

      Karen Scott-Barron

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    2. UnknownNovember 18, 2013 at 5:38 PM

      Hi. I just ran across your site. I too have an E. King painting. I bought it at an antique store in New Bern, NC. the owner had purchased the painting at an estate sale in the area. It is of a huge sailing ship on the ocean. the ship has 3 masts and large sails..beautiful! the ocean is a beautiful blue with gorgeous waves. I would love to know more about the artist. it is signed E King.
      we live in Cincinnati, OH.
      thank you,
      Laurel Edwards

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    3. UnknownNovember 18, 2013 at 5:43 PM

      Hi. I also have a painting by E. King. I bought the painting at an antique store in New Bern, NC. it is of a large sailing boat with 3 masts and billowing sails. the ocean is a beautiful blue with soft waves and a beautiful blue sky. I would love to know anything that you all have found out about the artist: E. King. my painting is signed:
      Eking
      we live in Cincinnati, OH
      thanks
      Laurel Edwards

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  7. JimJanuary 23, 2014 at 6:43 AM

    I have an E King Seascape painting I purchased at a traveling "Starving Artist Sale" in Tulsa Oklahoma in 1983. Probably not worth much more than the frame it's in.

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  8. SherieFebruary 2, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    I also have a seascape painting of an old sailor with a pipe. It is also signed E King, the G being a capital with a tail. Did you ever find anything out about it?

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  9. UnknownJune 13, 2014 at 9:34 PM

    About 10 years ago I bought a seascape signed by E. King (in all caps) from the Salvation Army in Granada Hills, CA (San Fernando Valley). I absolutely love it! It is an oil on canvas, 19 x 23 in. It has a yellow background with a bluff with green grass and brown reeds. There's a clump of white flowers in front, waves on the ocean and 4 gulls flying in the sky. I would also like to find out more about the artist.

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  10. jcltsajpJuly 14, 2014 at 6:54 PM

    I have a painting with the similar signature. Look up the artist named Emma B King from Indiana. I believe that is her signature.

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  11. jcltsajpJuly 14, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    I believe the signature is from an artist named Emma B. King from Indiana

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  12. UnknownAugust 4, 2014 at 10:11 PM

    I too have an E. KING (signed in all caps) that I bought at the Salvation Army store in Granada Hills, CA near Los Angeles around 2003. It has a yellow background surrounding a blue sky with clouds and 4 seagulls, sand bluffs with grass, a clump of very well done white flowers and some waves. I too would like to know more about the artist.

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