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$770$650
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2517BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 24, 2010 12:00PM
Description:
John Rae (American, 1882-1963)
There's Fire in the Forest! / A Book Illustration for Granny Goose
Signed "John Rae" and dated "...6/22/26" in graphite on the reverse, identified on a
label affixed to the paper backing.
Gouache and ink on paperboard, sight size 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (24.1 x 19.1 cm),framed (without glass).
Condition: Minor correction fluid marks, subtle toning.
Literature: Rae, John. Granny Goose. New York: P.F. Volland Company, 1926 (illus. plate).
N.B. A copy of Granny Goose dedicated and signed "To Bunny/ from Jack/ (alias John Rae)/ 1926" accompanies the lot.
Estimate $1,200-1,800
Taped to window mat at corners, old tape residue to the top margin, subtle toning, no additional condition issues to report.