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George Wachsteter
Brenda Forbes in "Three to Make Ready"

1946

$500
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Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Right Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of Brenda Forbes in her four roles for Broadway`s 1946 revue `Three to Make Ready`, starring Ray Bolger. Ran 3/7/46 - 12/14/46 for 327 performances at the Broadhurst and Adelphi Theatres, staged by John Murray Anderson, sets by Donald Oenslager & costumes by Audre. Miss Forbes appears in (l to r) `Kenosha Canoe`, `The Story of the Opera`, `The Russian Lesson` & `And Why Not I?`. This piece is on 15.00" x 22.00" illustration board, with the drawing itself measuring to 13.00" x 13.00." Medium includes blue indicating halftone. The piece was used for the New York American-Tribune. Includes clipping. Some soiling, white touchup by GW.
  • Creator:
    George Wachsteter (1911 - 2004)
  • Creation Year:
    1946
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 23581stDibs: LU38436193752

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