William S. Shanks (Scottish, 1864-1951), Plaques

A pair of alabaster portrait plaques, each signed "Shanks," one depicts his father (DOA 13 x 11 in.) and the second depicting his son (DOA 13 x 10.5 in.), presented in the likely original oak frames.

Estate Collection of the late John Archibald Shanks, Scotland

William Somerville Shanks studied at the Glasgow School of Art while working full time as a textile designer. Determined to paint full time, he moved to Paris to study at the Academie Julian. He is best known for his still lifes and portraits, exhibiting often.

$300 - 500