Eldon Dedini The New Yorker Watercolor Illustration 1982

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Watercolor illustration for The New Yorker magazine by California artist Eldon Dedini (American, 1921-2006). Signed lower right and on Verso. Caption written in ink on mat board: "You are very lucky to view it now - it was just dug up and the art critics haven't had a crack at it yet." Framed without glass. Dedini did around 1,200 illustrations for Playboy and 630 for The New Yorker and elegant posters for the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance annual car show. Image, 11"H x 18"L.

Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good

Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Watercolor

Details:
Art Subjects: Figure
Frame Type: Unframed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Condition

Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good

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20%

Dimensions

12 x 19 x 2 in

Eldon Dedini The New Yorker Watercolor Illustration 1982

Lot 0513

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