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JOHN WALTER SCOTT (American, 1907-1987). Mystery Tales, pulp cover, May 1939. Oil on canvas. 29.5 x 20.5 in.. Not signed...
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Sold on May 4, 2011 for:
$9,560.00
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Description
JOHN WALTER SCOTT (American, 1907-1987)Mystery Tales, pulp cover, May 1939
Oil on canvas
29.5 x 20.5 in.
Not signed
Condition Report*:
Re-lined canvas; scattered craquelure; minor scattered paint loss along right edge; black tape to sides of stretcher; the figure at the upper left, which is original to the painting, was painted out for the 1939 publication and that over-painting was subsequently removed by the owner to make this figure visible again; good condition. Framed to an overall size of 32 x 23 in.
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2011 May New York Signature Illustration Art Auction #5059 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2011
4th-6th
Wednesday-Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
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