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Tom Lovell (American, 1909-1997)
The Second-Grade Mind, Collier's magazine interior story illustration, December 6, 1952
Oil on board
22.5 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower left

This illustration was published with the article "The Second-Grade Mind" by Frances Gray Patton in Collier's magazine, December 6, 1952, p. 22.


More information about Tom Lovell. See also: Lovell, Tom.

Condition Report*: There appears to be three tiny accretions; otherwise, work remain in good overall condition; under UV exam, there appears to be a vertical line of inpainting running from center top edge through figure's left sleeve and coat tails to bottom edge, approx. 2 inches thick at widest point; possible strengthening to shadows of figure's clothes; framed to an overall size of 28.5 x 23.5 inches.
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October, 2015
14th Wednesday
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