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ANDREW WYETH (American 1917-2009) A PRINT AND SOUVENIR
ANDREW WYETH (American 1917-2009) A PRINT AND SOUVENIR
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ANDREW WYETH (American 1917-2009) A PRINT AND SOUVENIR SKETCH, "Crescent," AND "Iris in Landscape," CHADDS FORD, PENNSYLVANIA, 1990s, offset color lithograph on paper greeting card, signed on mat L/R in black ink, "Andrew Wyeth," verso a copyright 1990, and "A Brandywine River Museum Publication;" framed together with a drawing, "Iris in Landscape," pencil on paper, signed L/R, "Andrew Wyeth." 8" x 10" Note: The frame is accompanied by a concealed drawing. The drawing is presented with a letter of provenance by Linda Blocker, circa October 16 - October 24, 1990, "Years ago I was invited to a party [by] Barbara Bush. It was right after my birthday, October 16, 1990. About a week after it was going to be a small gathering of friends and family, an award ceremony for an artist...after, I had my Nephew drive my friends and I to Chadds Ford Township, to a museum place called Brandywine River. Then I met Andrew...that night was so vivid, he handed me the card and grabs a piece off the nearby desk and doodles something on it, folds it and hands it to me..." On October 24, 1990, Andrew Wyeth was presented the Congressional Gold Medal to the artist by President George Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush. The signed mat with card retaining original exterior cellophane wrapping with slit right edge, the plastic wrapping also with a paper label verso with print and hand inscribed details, "Artist: Andrew Wyeth, Reproduction Title: Crescent. Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford, Pa."  Provenance: A gift from the artist to Linda Blocker, October 1990
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Some expected mild ink bleed on mat, and a waxy buildup spot verso to mat backing, the sketch with a crease at center, clipped and trimmed corners and edges of paper drawing, both overall in good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
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ANDREW WYETH (American 1917-2009) A PRINT AND SOUVENIR

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