Offered here for your consideration is various artwork and sketches by Victor Clyde Forsythe along with copies of Battle Magazine with his art on the cover. Forsythe was well respected in many fields of the art world, he was a superior illustrator of newspaper comics, a highly regarded "pleine-aire" desert landscape painter and an illustrator of military action. He was also a mentor to Norman Rockwell. This lot includes a self-caricature he sent to a friend who then returned it to him, three very nice "pleine-aire" paintings, and examples of his famous poster from World War I. Only one painting is signed by the artist, but the others are attributed to him, one attribution inscribed on the back of the painting by the family friend to whom he gave it. There is also a plaster cast of his poster and two copies of Battle Magazine that used the poster for the cover. The picture of the helicopter is believed to be by Bill Bender due to his service in Vietnam. Very nice artwork for collectors of militaria, caricatures, and plain old pleasing art. Bid now to get this great art for your home and/or collection!
PROVENANCE: These items come from a storage unit in the Victorville, CA area believed to have belonged the famous Godshall family who, among other things, had the famous C-G guest ranch near Victorville. This info was based upon the contents from the locker. In time, the contents were sold at a public auction. Well-known artists Victor Clyde Forsythe, James Swinnerton, and Bill Bender were all associated with the C-G Ranch, as well as with each other, and there were numerous items from these artists, and the Godshall family in the locker.
MAKER: Victor Clyde Forsythe (1885-1962).
APPROX AGE: Vintage (meaning somewhere between 1930s to 1970s).
SIZE: Largest measures approximately 12 inches x 15 inches.
CONDITION: Average for their age, normal wear and minor imperfections expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
HANDLING: There will be a $20 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.