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Norman Rockwell 1894 - 1978
Estimate
125,000 - 175,000 USD
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Description
- Norman Rockwell
- The Dough Boy and His Admirers
- signed Norman Rockwell, l.l.
- oil on canvas
- 24 1/2 by 21 1/2 in.
- (62.2 by 54.6 cm)
- Painted circa 1919.
Provenance
Fleet Bank, Providence, Rhode Island
Acquired from the above, 2004
Literature
The Saturday Evening Post, February 22, 1919, illustrated in color on the cover
Thomas Buechner, Norman Rockwell: Artist & Illustrator, New York, 1970, no. 112, illustrated
Laurie Norton Moffatt, Norman Rockwell: A Definitive Catalogue, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, 1986, vol. 1, no. C205, p. 79, illustrated p. 78
Thomas Buechner, Norman Rockwell: Artist & Illustrator, New York, 1970, no. 112, illustrated
Laurie Norton Moffatt, Norman Rockwell: A Definitive Catalogue, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, 1986, vol. 1, no. C205, p. 79, illustrated p. 78
Condition
Very good condition, lined, light craquelure to background, stretcher bar marks visible along left and top edges.
Under UV: some retouching to edges to address frame abrasion, a few small spots of retouching in center figure's hand and red vest.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This work graced the cover of the February 22, 1919 edition of The Saturday Evening Post.