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John Jack Savitsky (American, 1910-1991)

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John Jack Savitsky (American, 1910-1991)

Item Details

Description

Lot of three drawings:

Circus Clown on Horse with Dog

pencil and ink on paper

signed c.r.

framed

4.25 x 6.5 in. (sight)

11.5 x 11.5 in. (frame)

Family

pastel on paper

signed l.r.

framed

8.25 x 11.75 in (sight)

15.5 x 18.5 in. (frame)

Weathervane

color pencil on paper

signed l.r.

framed

11.5 x 8.5 in. (sight)

17 x 13 in. (frame)

Condition

Weathervane "fish" has some mat burn due to acidic mat along the edges of the paper.

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John Jack Savitsky (American, 1910-1991)

Name: John Jack Savitsky (American, 1910-1991)
SKU: 77426136
Price: 75 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $75 - $150

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Starting Price $25

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