Norman Rockwell (American, 1894-1978) Study for Fireman

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Norman Rockwell (American, 1894-1978)

Study for Fireman, 1944
Dedicated and signed "To/Gordon Swan/Sincerely Norman Rockwell" in red crayon l.r.
Charcoal on paper, sight size 36 x 30 in. (91.4 x 76.2 cm),framed.
Condition: Not examined out of frame.

Provenance: Gordon Swan, fire chief of Arlington, Vermont; Skinner, Inc., American & European Paintings, May 21, 1981, Sale 740, Lot 107; private Massachusetts collection.

Literature: Laurie Norton Moffatt, Norman Rockwell: A Definitive Catalogue, Volume I (Hanover: University Press of New England, 1986),no. C410a.

N.B. The present work was a study for the painting which was reproduced as the Saturday Evening Post cover on May 27, 1944.
Estimate $30,000-50,000

Sheet measures 34 1/2 x 27 3/8 in (87.5 x 69.4 cm). Sheet is seamed horizontally near the top, 3 5/8 inches down from the top edge. Sheet is mounted to a paperboard support. Glue stains along the seamed edge. Tack holes to upper corners. Scattered small tack holes or similar, each with small stain (likely from adhesive),more numerous along lower left side. Staining along lower left edge of sheet. Curling to the bottom of support, which is easily laid flat when the mat window is closed. Gentle toning overall.


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