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Period: 1950s
Caricature for "The World of Mr. Sweeney" Promo
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Upper Right 8.50" x 8.75" image on 14.75" x 13.25" illustration board. Ink on Illustration Board with overlaid correction...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

Lanvin Of Paris Original c1950s Advertising Watercolor Artwork
Located in Bristol, CT
Sz: 14 3/8"H x 23"W Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002) Fashion illustrator for House of Lanvin Paris in the 1950s featured in Harper's Bazaar Salon w/ Palm Tree Interior
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

"Uncle Willie"
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Upper Right Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) for Broadway Comedy, `Uncle Willie` with Menasha Skulnik, Edith F...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

Foot with Strawberries
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art but had an unparalleled influence on artists and visual cultur...
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American Modern 1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ballpoint Pen

Mid- Century Fashion Illustration - Neiman Marcus ?
By Marjorie Ullberg
Located in Miami, FL
1950's elegant fashion models pose depicted for a designer clothing line for a major San Francisco department store - Perhaps Neiman Marcus. Estate ...
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Modern 1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Pencil

"Slow Down!" Story Illustration for The American Weekly Magazine, 1951
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Gouache on Board Signature: Signed Lower Center "Slow Down!" Illustration published in The American Weekly Magazine, November 4, 1951.
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache, Board

Jack Carson as Maxine in the Title Role of "The Gambler" (3)
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Upper Right Caricatures by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of Jack Carson as Maxine in the title role of `The Gambler...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

Wading Pool, Saturday Evening Post Cover
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Gouache on Paper Signature: Signed Lower Left Saturday Evening Post Cover, August 27 1955
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Gouache

1957 Broadway Production, "Small War on Murray Hill"
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Left Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) for the 1957 Broadway production of Robert E. Sherwood`s final play, `Small War on Murray Hill`, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Directed by Garson Kanin, designed by Boris Aronson and Irene Sharaff...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

"Invitation to Murder, " Preliminary Studies
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Gouache, Charcoal and Ink Signature: Unsigned Invitation to Murder, preliminary studies. Finished piece featured in The Saturday Evening Post, July 17, 1954
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Ink, Gouache

Caricatures of Bert Parks and Dan Seymour
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Right Ink on Illustration Board Caricatures of Bert Parks and Dan Seymour, hosts of the new television programs `Do...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

Water Fight, Saturday Evening Post Cover
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Gouache on Board Signature: Signed Lower Left Saturday Evening Post Cover, June 30, 1951
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache, Board

Seated Woman in Pink Bathing Suit by Reynaldo Luza (1893-1978)
Located in Bristol, CT
Original artwork for Town & Country magazine by Peruvian fashion illustrator, Reynaldo Luza c1950 Art Sz: 6"H x 4 1/4"W Frame Sz: 14 1/4"H x 11"W w/ gi...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

Arabian nights The Thousand and One Nights Donkey Scheherazade, Islam
By Gustaf Tenggren
Located in Miami, FL
This is a masterfully rendered and brilliantly designed scene from the Arabian Nights. page 33 from Random House. We are not sure if this is by Gustaf Tenggren. However, there are su...
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Art Deco 1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Ole Olsen & Chick Johnson in " Hellz-a-Splashin Aqua Festival"
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Right On 15.00" x 20.00" illustration board, with image that measures to 11.25" x 13.75." Includes original clipping...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

Stonewall Susan
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Gouache on Board Signature: Unsigned Original illustration for "Stonewall Susan" by Joan Aucourt for Collier's magazine, published May 31, 1952, pp. 62-63. The full caption...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache, Board

Caricature Portrait of Ward Bond and Robert Horton for "Wagon Train"
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink Signature: Signed Lower Right Ink on Illustration Board Caricature Portrait of Ward Bond and Robert Horton of acclaimed NBC-TV western `Wagon Train...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Pen

Reclining Nude in black ink on buff paper
Located in Brookville, NY
John Begg studied art at Columbia University, with Arthur Wesley Dow, with Charles Martin, and studied sculpture with Jose De Creeft and Ossip Zadkine.  He was a member of the  Ameri...
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American Modern 1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Invitation to Murder
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Meidum: Tempera and Gouache on Paper Signature: Unsigned Story Illustration for "Invitation to Murder" by Leslie Ford, published in The Saturday Evening Post, July 17, 1954, page 19
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Tempera, Gouache

"Lanvin Of Paris Original c1950s Advertising Watercolor Artwork"
Located in Bristol, CT
Sz: 17"H x 11"W Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002) Fashion illustrator for House of Lanvin Paris in the 1950s featured in Harper's Bazaar Lanvi...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

"Lanvin Of Paris Original c1950s Advertising Watercolor Christmas Artwork"
Located in Bristol, CT
Sz: 15"H x 23 1/2"W Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002) Fashion illustrator for House of Lanvin Paris in the 1950s featured in Harper's Bazaar Arpege And Cresendo Perfume Bottles
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

"Lanvin Of Paris Original c1950s Advertising Watercolor Artwork"
Located in Bristol, CT
Sz: 23"H x 14 1/2"W Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002) Fashion illustrator for House of Lanvin Paris in the 1950s featured in Harper's Bazaar B...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

"The Purple Plain"
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Upper Right Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) for the 1954 United Artists WWII Action Movie, `The Purple Plain`...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

Lanvin Of Paris Original c1950s Advertising Watercolor Artwork
Located in Bristol, CT
Sz: 17"H x 11"W Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002) Fashion illustrator for House of Lanvin Paris in the 1950s featured in Harper's Bazaar Eau De Lanvin For Men
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Lanvin Of Paris Original c1950s Advertising Watercolor Artwork
Located in Bristol, CT
Sz: 8 7/8"H x 14 1/2"W Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002) Fashion illustrator for House of Lanvin Paris in the 1950s featured in Harper's Bazaar Carleton Display
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Lanvin Of Paris Original c1950s Advertising Watercolor Artwork
Located in Bristol, CT
Sz: 14 1/4"H x 23"W Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002) Fashion illustrator for House of Lanvin Paris in the 1950s featured in Harper's Bazaar Merry Santa
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Lanvin Of Paris Original Advertising Watercolor Christmas Artwork
Located in Bristol, CT
Sz: 14 1/2"H x 23"W Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002) Fashion illustrator for House of Lanvin Paris in the 1950s featured in Harper's Bazaar Santa Keeping Warm...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Lanvin Of Paris Original Advertising Watercolor Christmas Artwork
Located in Bristol, CT
Sz: 14 3/8"H x 22 1/2"W Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002) Fashion illustrator for House of Lanvin Paris in the 1950s featured in Harper's Bazaar Santa On Rooftop Gouache
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

"The Lineup"
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen & Ink, Colored Pencil Vellum Overlay on Board Signature: Signed Lower Left Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) for the CBS-TV Detective Series `The Lineup` (1954...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Board, Pen, Color Pencil

Lanvin Of Paris Original Advertising Watercolor Christmas Artwork
Located in Bristol, CT
Sz: 14 3/8"H x 23"W Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002) Fashion illustrator for House of Lanvin Paris in the 1950s featured in Harper's Bazaar w/ Two Christmas Poodles
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Lanvin Of Paris Original c1950s Advertising Watercolor Artwork
Located in Bristol, CT
Sz: 10 3/4"H x 18 3/4"W Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002) Fashion illustrator for House of Lanvin Paris in the 1950s featured in Harper's Bazaar Four Perfume Chairs
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Lanvin Of Paris Original c1950s Advertising Watercolor Artwork
Located in Bristol, CT
Sz: 8 1/2"H x 14"W Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002) Fashion illustrator for House of Lanvin Paris in the 1950s featured in Harper's Bazaar Carlton Display
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Lanvin Of Paris Original Advertising Watercolor Christmas Artwork
Located in Bristol, CT
Sz: 11 3/4"H x 17"W Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002) Fashion illustrator for House of Lanvin Paris in the 1950s featured in Harper's Bazaar Wamsutta To All And To All A Good Night
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Lanvin Of Paris Original Advertising Watercolor Christmas Artwork
Located in Bristol, CT
Sz: 14 5/8"H x 11 1/2"W Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002) Fashion illustrator for House of Lanvin Paris in the 1950s featured in Harper's Bazaar Santa Scaling Tree w/ Poodle At ...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Lanvin Of Paris Original c1950s Advertising Watercolor Artwork
Located in Bristol, CT
Sz: 23"H x 14 1/2"W Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002) Fashion illustrator for House of Lanvin Paris in the 1950s featured in Harper's Bazaar Guitar Player
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

"Father Knows Best"
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Left This piece is on 20.00" x 15.00" illlustration board with an image that measures to 15.00" x 11.00." Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) for `Father Knows Best`, the enduring and endearing CBS-TV family sitcom (1954-1960), here featuring Robert Young...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

Tennessee Ernie Ford and Uncle Charlie Weaver
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Right This piece is on 15.00" x 22.00" illustration board with an image that measures to 13.00" x 16.00." Pasted on ...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

My Sin Perfume for Lanvin Paris
Located in Bristol, CT
Original advert watercolour c1950s artwork by Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002) promoting My Sin Perfume for Lanvin of Paris featuring a black & white cat clutching...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Lanvin of Paris Arpege Curtain circa 1950s Watercolour
Located in Bristol, CT
Original advert c1950s watercolour by Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002) to promote Lanvin of Paris' 'Arpege' perfume draped by a gilt-trim curtain A...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

"Self-Portrait With Student Creating a Mobile" watercolor by Sylvia Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
In this watercolor, Sylvia Spicuzza presents us with a self portrait, constructing a mobile with one of her young students. Sylvia devoted herself to teaching art to the students of ...
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Modern 1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Lanvin of Paris Eye of The Bouquet c.1950's Watercolour
Located in Bristol, CT
Art Sz: 18"H x 14"W Frame Sz: 23"H x 19"W In gilt bamboo frame w/ coral mat Original illustration c1950s watercolour for Lanvin of Paris depicting an elaborate bouquet by Alexand...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Gouache

Lanvin of Paris Five Dahls circa 1950s Watercolour
Located in Bristol, CT
Original Lanvin of Paris advert c1950s watercolour artwork, 'Five Dahls' by Alexander Warren Montel, (1921-2002) Art Sz: 12"H x 20"W Frame Sz: 17"H x...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Original Lanvin Paris Advert Artwork "Fun 'n Sun" by Alexander Warren Montel
Located in Bristol, CT
Original advert illustration c1950s Fun 'n Sun artwork for Lanvin of Paris Place Vendome to promote their suntan lotion by Alexander Warren Montel (1921-20...
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Other Art Style 1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Gouache

Yellow Bikini
Located in Bristol, CT
Original c1950s watercolour by Peruvian born/ fashion illustrator, Reynaldo Luza (1893-1978) for Town & Country Magazine depicting a yellow bikini clad '...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Broadway Comedy, "Four Winds"
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Left On 15.00" x 20.00" illustration board with a 11.00" x 13.75" image. Mediums include blue indicating halftone. The illustration was commissioned for the New York Journal-American, clipping included. Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) for Broadway Comedy `Four Winds...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

1954 Broadway Musical, "Goldilocks"
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Right On 15.00" x 20.00" illustration board, with an image that measures to 12.00" x 15.00." Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) for the 1954 Broadway Musical...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

The 1957 Telecast of "The Barefoot Soldier"
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Upper Right Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) for the Oct 2, 1957 telecast of `The Barefoot Soldier` starring Sal Mineo...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

Caricature of Percy Faith
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Right Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004), of Percy Faith (1908-1976), Canadian Bandleader & Grammy Award W...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

1958 Broadway Musical Revue, "International Soiree"
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Right Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) for 1958 Broadway Musical Revue `International Soiree`, starring French singing star Patachou, Hiram Sherman. Featuring Spanish flamenco dancers Caracolillo and Maria Rosa, Belgian pantomimist Cornelis and George La Faye`s French puppets...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

"A Hole in the Head"
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Left On 20.00" x 15.00" illustration board, the drawing measuring to 16.50" x 12.00." The illustration features blue to indicate halftone. Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) for 1957 Broadway Comedy, `A Hole in the Head` with Paul Douglas, Tommy White, Lee Grant & David Burns. Directed by Garson Kanin, designed by Boris Aronson...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

Caricature for 1952-53 Broadcast Season of the "All-Star Revue"
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Upper Left This piece is roughly 10.50" x 11.00" on a 15.00" x 13.00" board. Ink on Illustration Board for 1952-53 broad...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

The Caricature of "Wagon Train"
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Left This piece is on illustration board, matted, 22.00" x 17.00" with a 14.00" x 12.00" image. Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of `Wagon Train...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

Broadway Production of "Romanoff & Juliet"
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Upper Right Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004), for Broadway Production of `Romanoff & Juliet`, starring Peter U...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

Mickey Rooney in "Hey, Mulligan!"
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Right Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of Mickey Rooney to promote his first television series on the NB...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

Caricature for NBC-TV Host Dan Seymour, for September 1951, "We the People"
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Left 10.50" x 8.00" image on 15.00" x 11.00" board. Ink on Illustration Board of NBC-TV Host Dan Seymour, for Sept...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

Broadway Play, "The Tenth Man"
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Cardstock Signature: Signed Lower Right Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004), for the Broadway play `The Tenth Man` by Em...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Pen

Skeletons in Armour
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Date: 1952 Medium: Pencil, Ink and Wash on Board Dimensions: 12.00" x 9.00" Signature: Signed Lower Left Unused illustration for the story "Skeletons in Armour" as titled on verso, ...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Board, Pencil

Morey Amsterdam as Featured Host of "Elliot Murphy's Aqua Show"
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Upper Left On 13.50" x 20.00" illustration board with the image measuring to 9.00" x 13.25." Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of Morey Amsterdam as featured host of the 12th annual `Elliot Murphy`s Aqua Show` at the Flushing Meadow Ampitheatre, on Long Island. This edition of the spectacular water-themed musical review commenced June 19, 1956 and featured tumblers `Wells and the Four Fays`, plus the Forseitz-Mendes troupe of wire walkers...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

1958 NBC-TV Western, "Buckskin"
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Right Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) for 1958 NBC-TV Western `Buckskin`, starring child actor Tom Nola...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

T. C. Jones on Broadway in "Mask and Gown"
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Upper Right On 20.00" x 13.00" illustration board with an image that measure to 14.00" x 10.00." Illustration includes blue to indicate halftone. Caricature by George Wachstster (1911-2006) of Female Impersonator T.C. Jones on Broadway in `Mask and Gown` at the Golden Theatre. Ran 9/10-10/12/1957. Jones impersonated Bette Davis, Tallulah Bankhead, Mae West, Judy Holliday, Marilyn Monroe, Katharine Hepburn and Ethel Merman...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

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