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Dean Cornwell (American, 1892-1960) The Big Fish

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Dean Cornwell (American, 1892-1960) The Big Fish

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Description

Dean Cornwell (American, 1892-1960)
The Big Fisherman, book illustration preliminary study, 1951
Charcoal and crayon on paper
33-3/4 x 45-3/4 inches (85.7 x 116.2 cm) (sight)

PROPERTY FROM A TEXAS ESTATE

PROVENANCE:
Sale: Illustration House, Inc., New York, September 20-21, 2007, lot 51;
Charles Martignette, acquired from the above;
Estate of the above;
Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas, October 22-23, 2011, lot 78170;
Acquired by the present owner from the above.

Alternate Artist Spellings: "Cornwell, Dean", "Dean Cornwell"

Condition

Handling creases throughout; staining along the bottom left edge, most notably the right hand corner; minor areas of smudging throughout; not examined out of frame; framed under acrylic. Framed Dimensions 46.5 X 56.5 Inches

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Dean Cornwell (American, 1892-1960) The Big Fish

Name: Dean Cornwell (American, 1892-1960) The Big Fish
SKU: 52738500
Price: 2400 USD
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