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Joseph Christian Leyendecker (American, 1874-1951)
The Rescue of Theophilus Newbegin, The Saturday Evening Post cover, September 21, 1907
Oil on canvas laid on Masonite
24 x 20 inches (61.0 x 50.8 cm)
Signed lower right: JCLeyendecker


PROVENANCE:
Illustration House, New York, November 1, 1989;
Acquired by the present owner from the above.



More information about Joseph Christian Leyendecker. See also: Leyendecker, Joseph Christian.



Condition Report*: There appears to be mild cracquelure in the white paint to the right of the naval officer's straightened arm, in his cap, and in is pants, and in the woman's kimono sleeve edges. There appears to be small areas of inpaint in the officer's jacket and hair. The varnish appears to have slightly yelowed, comensurate with the painting's age. Framed dimensions: 29 5/8 x 25 5/8
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November, 2017
3rd Friday
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