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Frank R. Paul (American, 1884-1963). The Ark of the Covenant, Air Wonder Stories cover, August 1929. Watercolor on board...
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Sold on Oct 15, 2019 for:
$53,750.00
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Description
Frank R. Paul (American, 1884-1963)The Ark of the Covenant, Air Wonder Stories cover, August 1929
Watercolor on board
23-3/4 x 16-3/4 in. (sight)
Signed lower left
From the Glynn and Suzanne Crain Collection
This illustration is one of the earliest Frank R. Paul covers known to exist.
More information about Frank R. Paul. See also: Paul, Frank R., Frank Paul Artist.
Condition Report*:
Minor surface dirt and it appears the background blues have aged inconsistently; a small area of very fine craquelure with a couple tiny flakes of loss in background lower left; framed under acrylic to 31.75 x 24.75 inches.
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2019 October 15 Illustration Art Signature Auction - Dallas #5417 (go to Auction Home page)
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October, 2019
15th
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