James Britton Gantt (Missouri, 1911-1984)

Circa 1938

The pair of two-sided works on paper include a detailed 1930s supper club interior scene where a four-piece group plays while couples populate booths and a waitress passes by. One of the band members' hat, coat and instrument case are thrown on top of the piano. The work is signed and dated lower right. The opposite side depicts a rancher and an orphaned calf.

A second two-sided sheet has figure sketches each side, no signature.

These 'Kansas City School' works from that Golden Era are worthy of preservation.

Sheet sizes are 10.5 x 13.25 and 12.75 x 15.5 inches.

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Fair condition noting toning and some surface insect damage.