Lot 108: Paul Starrett Sample, painting of Encampment in the Philippines

Paul Starrett Sample, 1896-1974, NH/CA, oil on canvas of Cathedral Encampment at Palo-Layte, Philippines, signed lower right, "Paul Sample," 22" x 30", lined in a gold painted molded frame. Paul Sample label attached to back, sold to Mr. and Mrs. Crossman, 1958. Col. Edgar G. Crossman was an adjutant to Gen. MacArthur in the Philippines. Excerpted from Wikipedia: "Lt. Col. Edgar G. Crossman participated in the landing in Leyte, Philippines and helped reestablish civilian government in the Philippines during World War II. As executive officer and deputy to Brig. Gen. Courtney Whitney, chief of the civil affairs section, Crossman frequently dealt personally with Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Crossman's role was complicated as MacArthurs personal staff was jealous of him as he had known the general socially in the Philippines when he worked for Stimson. On July 27, 1945, Crosman was promoted to Colonel and was requested by Stimson, then the United States Secretary of War, to be MacArthurs representative on his personal staff in Washington, DC. In this capacity, he performed a liaison function and was ordered to help rewrite the Japanese occupation directive which incorporated his experience during the Philippine campaign..."

Price Realized: $5,000

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