British Artist (20th Century). Pearl Island, Premier pulp magazine cover, August 1914. Gouache and wat...

Description

British Artist (20th Century)
Pearl Island, Premier pulp magazine cover, August 1914
Gouache and watercolor on board
9-1/4 x 9-1/2 inches (23.5 x 24.1 cm) (image)
Not signed

Pearl Island appeared as the cover of the fourth issue of the British pulp magazine Premier in August 1914. It's very rare for pulp cover paintings this early to surface, particularly in such a strong state of preservation. The present work is accompanied by a print out of the cover.


Estimate: $1,500 - up.

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