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Amos Sewell
The Well Meaning Kidnapper

1951

$2,800
£2,082.97
€2,442.12
CA$3,916.16
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NOK 28,838.45
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DKK 18,218.65
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About the Item

Story illustration for "The Well-Meaning Kidnapper" by Logan Carrol, published in The Saturday Evening Post, February 3, 1951, page 24. The full caption reads: "'Don't you know kidnapin's a penitentiary offense?' the constable said." Date: 1951 Medium: Oil on Board Dimensions: 14.00" x 21.00" Signature: Signed Lower Right
  • Creator:
    Amos Sewell (1901 - 1983, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1951
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2571stDibs: LU38431521083

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