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James Arthur Merriam

James Arthur Merriam (1880 - 1951) was active/lived in California, Ontario / Canada.  James Merriam is known for Desert landscape and mission paintings, commercial art.

Photo submitted by Lyn Merriam Martin

The following is from Chris Merriam-Leith :

I have located some very detailed information that leads me to believe that a particular mission painting is an early work by James A. Merriam, and that it might be his first mission painting.

At first when I discovered this painting I was not certain that it was authentic.  Much to my surprise I located some very significant information that convinced me of the authenticity of this painting as well as its potential value.  Furthermore, I have personal knowledge about James A. Merriam that added to the evidence that this was his original work.  James A. Merriam is a distant cousin of mine.  His Grandfather is my 5th Great Grandfather.

This painting was purchased at a garage sale in Kansas City, KS for $10.00.  I was not certain if this was an original; after all, how did a James A. Merriam painting end up in Kansas?  This has a simple answer: in the 1880's my ancestors relocated from Chatham   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 5257 characters.]  Artist bio

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