Description
J. Frederick Smith (American, 20th Century)
The Worst of Pot Luck, Collier's magazine interior,
September 8, 1951
Gouache on board
20 x 28-1/2 inches (50.8 x 72.4 cm)
Signed lower center right: J Frederick Smith
PROVENANCE:
Previously from the Collection of Charles Martignette.
Estimate: $1,000 - up.
Condition Report*:
Some light cracking most visible in lower region. Small cluster of loss to banister at lower center. Cluster of brown pin dots at upper left, not affecting figures; two very faint brown stains along line of female figure's back and small cluster of faint brown stains to lower region between two figure's. Losses to lower corners. Wear and markings to margins of board in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Not fully examined outside of frame, framed under glass.
Framed Dimensions 33.5 X 26.5 Inches
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