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Austin Briggs
Fallen Man - Golden Age of Illustration

Circa 1950's

$9,500
£7,096.05
€8,226.73
CA$13,190.51
A$14,784.87
CHF 7,698.05
MX$180,529.55
NOK 97,737.22
SEK 92,646.09
DKK 61,380.34
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About the Item

Saturday Evening Post, Story Illustration Depicts Connecticut train station with possible drunk commuter being assisted by good samaritan Signed lower left Provenance: Illustration House
  • Creator:
    Austin Briggs (1909 - 1973, American)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1950's
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Width: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    unframed.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU38531460653

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