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John Philip Falter (American, 1910-1982). Snow Day, The Saturday Evening Post cover, December 18, 1948. Oil on canvas. 2...
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Description
John Philip Falter (American, 1910-1982)Snow Day, The Saturday Evening Post cover, December 18, 1948
Oil on canvas
28-1/4 x 22 inches (71.8 x 55.9 cm)
Signed lower left: John Falter
PROVENANCE:
The artist;
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Stuart, Sr., gift from the above;
By descent to the present owners.
Snow Day depicts children sledding down a hill on Bethel Hill Road in West Point, Pennsylvania. Falter lived next door to Kenneth Stuart, the longtime Art Director of The Saturday Evening Post. While neighbors, Falter bestowed the present work upon the Stuart family, where it has remained until now.
Condition Report*:
We would like to thank Chelsea Restoration Associates for the following condition report:
This painting is in good condition. It has a beva lining with a mylar interleaf. It is stretched on its original stretcher. There is inpaint present in sky corresponding to small scattered losses and minor scattered edge damage and pinpoint stains and abrasions. A synthetic resin varnish has been applied.
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All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions of Auction.This painting is in good condition. It has a beva lining with a mylar interleaf. It is stretched on its original stretcher. There is inpaint present in sky corresponding to small scattered losses and minor scattered edge damage and pinpoint stains and abrasions. A synthetic resin varnish has been applied.
Auction Info
2019 May 3 American Art Auction - Dallas #5404 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2019
3rd
Friday
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