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James Penney
James Penney, Point of Order

1947

$900
£687.13
€787
CA$1,260.90
A$1,409.84
CHF 739.52
MX$17,076.50
NOK 9,334.96
SEK 8,819.28
DKK 5,874.17

About the Item

James Penney was widely known for his New Yorker covers as well as his paintings and prints. Penney was from Saint Joseph, Missouri. He trained in NYC at the Art Students League. The New-York Historical Society and the Library of Congress both have collections of his work. Signed, titled, and dated. Especially like the test marks at the lower right and the way the lawyer is leaning/relaxing on the judge's desk !
  • Creator:
    James Penney (1910 - 1982, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1947
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very minor buckling upper right and old tape stains at edges.
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1410210968312

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