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Ira McKissick Koger Estate of Wade Lee & Celeste Koger Hampton Other

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Elliott Daingerfield Elliott Daingerfield (North Carolina, 1859-1932) TEPEES IN LANDSCAPE WITH FIGURES oil on canvas, framed, signed, and verso with old Kennedy Gallery, Inc. label H9" W12 1/4" Provenance: Ira McKissick Koger Estate of Wade Lee & Celeste Koger Hampton Other Notes: Mrs. Celeste Koger Hampton (1939-1998) and her husband Wade Lee Hampton (1928-2023) were the daughter and son-in-law of Ira McKissick Koger (1912-2004). Charleston-born Mr. Koger pursued many endeavors in life, but his fortune was made in real estate development. His suburban office park concept made him a multi-millionaire. Mr. Ira Koger is widely recognized for his patronage, philanthropy, and as an arts champion. He contributed millions to the University of South Carolina's performing arts center, the Koger Center For The Arts, which is named to honor him and his wife Nancy. Ira and Nancy personally collected paintings, furniture, and ceramics. Some of these pieces inherited by Celeste and Wade Hampton are offered in this sale. Relined and stretcher replaced. UV examination reveals small spots of retouching. In need of cleaning. *** Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that an object is free of defects or restoration. Condition reports are prepared by request on a 'first come, first served' basis. For more information please read paragraph #9 of Terms and Condition of Sale.