The Presidents of the California Art Club

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Philip Kran Paval
(1899 - 1971)
24th CAC President

Born in Nykobing, Denmark. Paval immigrated to America in 1919, where he worked as a merchant seaman in New York. During the 1920's he moved to Los Angeles where he established a silversmith shop. Paval became well known in L.A. for his silver and gold sculptures as well as his portraits of Hollywood celebrities; he created the medal which is awarded to artists at the annual California Art Club's Gold Medal Exhibitions. Works are held by LACMA, Wichita Art Association, Newark Museum, Pasadena Art Institute, Buckingham Palace and many others.

Member:
American Institute of Fine Arts
California Art Club (President, 1953 - 1955)
Museum Association
Scandinavian Art Society

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