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George Wachsteter
Walter Pidgeon

1946

$500
£374.24
€432.44
CA$693.33
A$776.62
CHF 403.76
MX$9,589.72
NOK 5,143.55
SEK 4,862.43
DKK 3,227.12
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Medium: Pen and Ink on Canvas Signature: Signed Lower Right This piece is on 15.00" x 11.00" illustration board with the drawing measuring to 7.00" x 9.00." Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of Walter Pidgeon for `U.S. Steel Hour: The Theatre Guild on the Air` studio audience program guide to promote his appearance as writer William Magee in the radio adaptation of the venerable comedy-mystery, `Seven Keys to Baldpate` (based on George M. Cohan`s play from Earl Derr Bigger`s novel) heard live over ABC Radio on April 14, 1946. GW did a series of portraits for the Theatre Guild radio studio audience program guides. Includes copy of the program page.
  • Creator:
    George Wachsteter (1911 - 2004)
  • Creation Year:
    1946
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Minor soiling, editors notations.
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 23911stDibs: LU38436193432

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