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Michael SilverMid-Century Americana "Good House Keeping Magazine", 19481948
1948
$6,000
£4,562.74
€5,262.89
CA$8,404.90
A$9,406.75
CHF 4,911.79
MX$114,762.85
NOK 62,348.72
SEK 59,165.10
DKK 39,300.80
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When the Wood Grows Dry "Good House Keeping Magazine" illustration
Surreal depiction of a young mid-century girls social life Good House Keeping Magazine
How friendship and love were depicted in post-war America. There was a sense of innocence and traditional values with young people floating on clouds as a beautiful young woman hits a high note.
Some parts of the extreme fringe areas of the board are torn and bent but it does not affect the live areas of the illustration.
Otherwise work is in good condition commensurate with age. Unframed.
- Creator:Michael Silver (-2)
- Creation Year:1948
- Dimensions:Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)
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- Condition:Good Fair/. surface undulations to board, toning and slight grim, Loss on edges but outside of live area.
- Gallery Location:Miami, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU38536301342

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