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William Chambers Original Painting from The King and I

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:9,990.00 USD Estimated At:20,000.00 - 35,000.00 USD
William Chambers Original Painting from The King and I
This original portrait on canvas is recognizable as a scene from the movie "The King and I," and also as an image that originally appeared on a well known collector plate produced by the Edwin M. Knowles China Co, and distributed by the Bradford Exchange. This is the very painting from which 65,000 plates were produced, and saved by admiring collectors. Until now, the artist, William Chambers, held this painting in his personal collection, along with all his originals from the collector plates series. This is the first time the original artwork is being offered for sale, and Universal Live is pleased to be the exclusive online seller of this original art.This painting is known by the same title as the plate that bears its beautiful image:
"Getting to Know You" The plate was the third issue in the series. The plates in this series are widely considered to be items of art, and here is an opportunity to own this one of a kind original. This is a charming scene, and just looking at this painting you can begin to hear the music swelling up. The medium is oil on linen canvas, stretched. The canvas size is 36 inches square. It is signed in paint by the artist. It is in Mint condition, having come directly to us from the artist. This original artwork is the ultimate art collectible in the world of William Chambers collector plates. This scene was one to sweep its audience off their feet, and this original art will have the same feel for collector plate enthusiasts. Biography
Born in 1940 and raised in the Chicago area, Chambers first began his
studies at the University of Illinois He planned on majoring in
industrial design, but after realizing the field required more
engineering than he had initially thought. and desiring to be an
artist more than an engineer, he transferred to Northeastern Illinois
University earning a Bachelors of Arts Degree. From there he began his
studies and graduated from at the American Academy of Art in Chicago.


After graduation from the American Academy , he apprenticed for
several years at Magee Inc. a top illustration studio. He continued
his career as an illustrator working at another Jack O'Grady studios
in Chicago. While working in illustration he became more engrossed in
portrait painting.

By 1979, he decided to strike out on his own as a portrait painter. Many people
took notice of his painting, and before long, he was approached by a consultant for the Knowles China
Company.

Chambers had never heard of collector plates at that time, but he
quickly became a design star, appearing
on the cover of Plate World magazine and making appearances across the
country. He is a Master Signature Member in a group of only 25 artists.

Although well known for his successes in the realm of collector
plates, Chambers is best known for his expertise as a portrait artist. His large commissioned works are
priced from $25,000 to $35,000.
Note: This painting is shown in an oval matte which is not included
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