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Maxfield Parrish
Harper's Monthly Magazine Cover

1900

$95,000
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€82,675.08
CA$132,854.75
A$148,346.63
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Medium: Oil and Ink on Paper Signature: Unsigned Sight Size 13.75" x 9.50"; Framed: 17.25" x 13.25" Harper's Monthly Magazine Cover, September 1900 Notes on Verso: "Nelson: Art Dept. Harper's Magazine: Pay Maxfield Parrish $50 for design. Also use Christmas Magazine Cover." "Storage Information: Price $950." Parrish sold the design to Harper's. He kept the painting. Harper's would only change the month and use different colors to alternate for two or three different covers. This is the only original that exists. Illustrated: Maxfield Parrish: The Masterworks. Gilbert, Alma. Tenspeed Press. 1996 Trust for Museum Exhibitions Museum Catalog, Washington, DC. 2005 Tyler Museum Exhibit Catalog, Tyler, TX.2010-2011 Museums: Maxfield Parrish Museum, Plainfield, NH 03781 )1982) Cornish Colony Museum, Cornish, NH 03745 (2000,2004,2006) Trust for Museum Exhibits (7 venues, 2004-2005) Maxfield Parrish Miseum, Plainfield, NH (2010-2011) Tyler Miseum, Tyler TX (2011)
  • Creator:
    Maxfield Parrish (1870-1966, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1900
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 29431stDibs: LU38436543632

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