Paintings
"Camilla Opening a Present" by Ben Mahmoud
- Item Number
- 154
- Estimated Value
- Priceless
- Opening Bid
- 2500 USD
The winning bid will go to FrontStream Global Fund (tax ID 26-3265577), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which will send the donation to Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences (tax ID 550702401) on behalf of the winner.
Item Description
Oil painting picturing Mahmoud's first wife Camillia Shane, daughter of Calvary Baptist Church’s minister Lee Shane. Mid-20th century. Framed. 49" wide x 38.5" high.
Donated by Glenn Thompson.
About the Artist
Benjamin Mahmoud, 73, died June 2, 2009, in New Port Richey, Fla., of ALS, Lou Gehrig's Disease.
Born Oct. 6, 1935, in Charleston, W.Va., Ben attended Stonewall Jackson High School in Charleston, W.Va. He received his higher education at the Columbus (Ohio) Art School and Ohio University, graduating in 1960. He spent two years teaching at La Universidad Interamerica in Puerto Rico. He taught for two years at West Virginia State College. He joined the faculty of the Art Department at Northern Illinois University in 1965.
During his tenure at NIU, Ben was awarded many honors, including a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. He had many exhibitions in Chicago; for almost 30 years he was with the Sonia Zaks Gallery. There were many university and museum shows of his work during his tenure at NIU. The university acknowledged Ben's achievements by awarding him a Presidential Research Professorship. When Ben retired in 1998, he held the title of distinguished research professor. A year after his retirement, Rockford (Ill.) Museum mounted a retrospective of Ben's work.
Shortly after his retirement, Ben moved to Florida and began to produce very different work from his previous paintings. He loved the outdoors, and the tropical nature of Florida inspired him to change his work.
Your Support Inspires Learning, Wonder, and Creativity
As you place your bid, remember, your generosity supports the Clay Center's STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) education programs. Support can take many shapes, so if you don't see something you like on our auction, consider donating to the Clay Center.
Item Special Note
Pick-up and Shipping Available
This item can be picked up at the Clay Center or shipped for an additional fee. Following the close of the auction, someone from the Clay Center will be in touch with the winner to coordinate the pick-up or shipping of the item.
Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences stores data...
Your support matters, so Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences would like to use your information to keep in touch about things that may matter to you. If you choose to hear from Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences, we may contact you in the future about our ongoing efforts.
Your privacy is important to us, so Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences will keep your personal data secure and Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences will not use it for marketing communications which you have not agreed to receive. At any time, you may withdraw consent by emailing Privacy@frontstream.com or by contacting our Privacy Officer. Please see our Privacy Policy found here PrivacyPolicy.
