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  • Beatrice Mandelman (American, 1912-1998)
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 146

    Beatrice Mandelman (American, 1912-1998)

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  • Adolphe Blondheim (American, 1888-1969)
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    Lot 147

    Adolphe Blondheim (American, 1888-1969)

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  • Lithograph of Blackfriars Bridge, London
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    $150 - $300
    Lot 148

    Lithograph of Blackfriars Bridge, London

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    $150 - $300
  • Hand-Colored Lithograph of a Streetcar Scene
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    Lot 149

    Hand-Colored Lithograph of a Streetcar Scene

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  • F. Ferris (American, 20th century)
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    Lot 150

    F. Ferris (American, 20th century)

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  • Don Freeman (American, 1908-1978)
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    Lot 151

    Don Freeman (American, 1908-1978)

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  • Lithograph of a Brawl
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    Lot 152

    Lithograph of a Brawl

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  • Hyman Warsager (American, 1909-1974)
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    Lot 153

    Hyman Warsager (American, 1909-1974)

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  • Frank P. Whiting (American, 20th century) and J. M. Bull (American, 20th century), Two Etchings
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    Lot 154

    Frank P. Whiting (American, 20th century) and J. M. Bul...

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  • Orville H. Peets (American, 1884-1968)
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    Lot 155

    Orville H. Peets (American, 1884-1968)

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  • Charles Frederick Surendorf (American, 1906-1979), Two Linocuts
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    Lot 156

    Charles Frederick Surendorf (American, 1906-1979), Two ...

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  • Melville Thomas Wire (American, 1877-1966) Etching and Norma Morgan (American, b. 1918) Engraving
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    Lot 157

    Melville Thomas Wire (American, 1877-1966) Etching and ...

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  • Samuel L. Margolies (American, 1897-1974), Two Etchings
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    Lot 158

    Samuel L. Margolies (American, 1897-1974), Two Etchings...

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  • Norma Morgan (American, b. 1918)
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    Lot 159

    Norma Morgan (American, b. 1918)

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  • George H. Shorey (American, 1870-1944) and Douglas W. Gorsline (American, 1913-1985), Two Etchings
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    Lot 160

    George H. Shorey (American, 1870-1944) and Douglas W. G...

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  • George Ford Morris (American, 1873-1960) and Russell Sherman (American,20th century), Two Lithographs
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    Lot 161

    George Ford Morris (American, 1873-1960) and Russell Sh...

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  • Edgar Imler (American, 1896-1973)
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    Lot 162

    Edgar Imler (American, 1896-1973)

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  • George Ford Morris (American, 1873-1960)
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    Lot 163

    George Ford Morris (American, 1873-1960)

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  • George Ford Morris (American, 1873-1960)
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    Lot 164

    George Ford Morris (American, 1873-1960)

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  • George Ford Morris (American, 1873-1960)
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    Lot 165

    George Ford Morris (American, 1873-1960)

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  • Albert Turner Reid (American, 1873-1955)
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    Lot 166

    Albert Turner Reid (American, 1873-1955)

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  • Alfred Rudolph (American, 1881-1942)
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    Lot 167

    Alfred Rudolph (American, 1881-1942)

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  • Edgar Imler (American, 1896-1973)
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    Lot 168

    Edgar Imler (American, 1896-1973)

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  • Clay Edgar Spohn (American, 1898-1977)
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    Lot 169

    Clay Edgar Spohn (American, 1898-1977)

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  • Irwin D. Hoffmann (American, 1901-1989)
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    Lot 170

    Irwin D. Hoffmann (American, 1901-1989)

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  • Pen Drawings Depicting Mexican Scenes
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    Lot 171

    Pen Drawings Depicting Mexican Scenes

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  • Etching of a POW Camp
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    Lot 172

    Etching of a POW Camp

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  • Preparatory Maquettes for Murals at Pendleton Field Air Base, Oregon, by Richard W. Baldwin
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    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 173

    Preparatory Maquettes for Murals at Pendleton Field Air...

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    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Sketch of one Mural Site at Pendleton Field Air Base, Oregon, by Richard W. Baldwin
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    $250 - $500
    Lot 174

    Sketch of one Mural Site at Pendleton Field Air Base, O...

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    $250 - $500
  • Sketches for Murals at Pendleton Field Air Base, Oregon, by Richard W. Baldwin
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 175

    Sketches for Murals at Pendleton Field Air Base, Oregon...

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    $600 - $800
  • Studies for Murals at Pendleton Field Air Base, Oregon, by Richard W. Baldwin
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 176

    Studies for Murals at Pendleton Field Air Base, Oregon,...

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    $400 - $600
  • Graphite Sketches for Murals at Pendleton Field Air Base, Oregon, by Richard W. Baldwin
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 177

    Graphite Sketches for Murals at Pendleton Field Air Bas...

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    $600 - $800
  • Sketches of Pearl Harbor and Attu Battles for Murals at Pendleton Field Air Base, Oregon, by Richard
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    $150 - $300
    Lot 178

    Sketches of Pearl Harbor and Attu Battles for Murals at...

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    $150 - $300
  • Sketches for a Tunisia Campaign Mural at Pendleton Field Air Base, Oregon, by Richard W. Baldwin
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 179

    Sketches for a Tunisia Campaign Mural at Pendleton Fiel...

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    $300 - $500
  • Sketches for the Guadalcanal Campaign Mural at Pendleton Field Air Base, Oregon, by Richard W. Baldwin
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 180

    Sketches for the Guadalcanal Campaign Mural at Pendleto...

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    $500 - $700
  • Sketches Related to Pendleton Field Air Base and the Air Force by Richard W. Baldwin
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 181

    Sketches Related to Pendleton Field Air Base and the Ai...

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    $400 - $600
  • Sketches of Allegories of Victory, Likely by Richard W. Baldwin
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 182

    Sketches of Allegories of Victory, Likely by Richard W....

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    $400 - $600
  • Pennsylvania Dutch Design Serigraphs
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 183

    Pennsylvania Dutch Design Serigraphs

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    $100 - $200
  • Museum Extension Project WPA Hand-Colored Costume Plates
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 184

    Museum Extension Project WPA Hand-Colored Costume Plate...

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    $100 - $200

Auction Description

WPA Era Prints and Works on Paper: Live Online Auction by Cowan's Auctions

Cowan's is thrilled to offer an extensive collection of WPA era prints featuring the works of important artists of the period including Dox Thrash, Raymond Steth, Minetta Good, Don Freeman, Jack Markow, Claire Mahl or Reginald Marsh, to name only a few. Epitomizing the Regionalist movement of the 1930s and depicting scenes of the Great Depression, the collection samples a number of subjects ranging from the urban to the rural and addresses the stakes and issues of the period in a variety of tones, at times humorous, at times somber, often socially conscious. 

The collection is supplemented by a body of original works by Richard Wood Baldwin (1921-2012), a veteran of the Air Force during WW2 and former combat artist. Baldwin's sketches featured in this auction are all preliminary works for murals he completed in the early 1940s at Pendleton Field Air Force Base in Pendleton, Oregon. Believed to have been destroyed, the murals now remain only through these preparatory works, which offer a glimpse of crucial  episodes of the war, such as the Guadalcanal or Tunisia campaigns, or the Attu and Pearl Harbor battles. Most importantly, the sketches celebrate the relentless efforts of the Air Force during the war. 
 

Cowan's There is no in-person bidding for this auction. Live bidding will occur online or over the phone. You can register to phone bid on Cowan’s website or by calling 513-871-1670. Absentee bids will be accepted on Cowan’s website or Bidsquare.com.

Auction
Friday, March 2, 2018 10:00 am ET

Contact
Pauline Archambault
pauline@cowans.com

Buyer's Premium
20% for bids placed by phone or absentee on cowans.com
23% for all bids placed online

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Cowan's Auctions
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States

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Phone:+15138711670

Fax:513-871-8670

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 28.00
$250,001 23.00
$3,000,001 15.00

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

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At the request of the buyer, Cowan's will authorize the shipment of purchased items. Shipments usually occur within two weeks after payment has been received. Shipment is generally made via UPS Ground service. Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion of Cowan's Auctions, Inc.. Cowan's is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent handlers, packers or shippers of purchased items or for any loss, damage or delay from the packing or shipping of any property.

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1) ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS. Bidding on any item, whether in person, by phone, by absentee bid or via a live internet auction indicates the Bidder’s agreement to be bound by these Terms and Conditions for Bidders. Any right of Bidder under this agreement shall not be assignable and shall only be enforceable by the original buyer. The rights and obligations of the parties shall be governed by the laws of the state of Ohio. All Bidders submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in Hamilton County in the State of Ohio.

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3) TERMS OF SALE. Announcements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous communication. The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time before its final sale and to reject any bid for any reason. The highest Bidder for each lot acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the “buyer”. If any dispute arises as to any bidding, or between two or more Bidders, at the sole discretion of the auctioneer, the successful Bidder will be determined or the disputed lot shall be put up again at the last undisputed bid and resold.

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“Manner of” — in our opinion, the work is of the period and done in the style of the stated artist or maker
“After” — in our opinion, the work is a copy of a work by the stated artist or maker

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For Bids Falling Between     Bidding Increment
$0-500                                     $25  
$501-1,000                              $50  
$1,001-3,000                           $100  
$3,001-5,000                           $250  
$5,001 and up                         $500 or at the discretion of the auctioneer

Cowan’s reserves the right to modify increments at any time during the auction.

AFTER THE AUCTION

13) BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY. Upon the fall of the hammer, title to the offered lot shall pass to the buyer and the buyer immediately (a) assumes full risk and responsibility for the lot, including liability for loss or damage and (b) is liable for payment of the Purchase Price (as defined below) to Cowan’s. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ask specific questions on condition related concerns prior to the auction. Cowan’s will not rescind sales with buyers that have disputes regarding firearm’s bore condition.

14) PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT. The “Purchase Price” for each lot shall equal the hammer price, buyer’s premium, sales tax and, if applicable, all packing, handling, insurance and shipping costs. Buyers who are present at the auction must pay the full Purchase Price at the time of the sale. Buyers who bid by telephone, by internet, or who are absentee Bidders will be invoiced within 5 days after the close of the auction and must pay the full Purchase Price for each purchased lot within 14 days after the date of the auction. No property will be released by Cowan’s unless the Purchase Price has been paid in full and the payment has cleared.

Payments must be made with cash, personal or traveler’s check or credit card or wire transfers. Bidders from outside the continental United States are required to pay via wire transfer unless previously known to Cowan’s.  For Fine Jewelry, Coin and Currency, and Fine Silver auctions, Bidders previously unknown to Cowan’s may purchase up to $1,000 via credit card with the remaining balance settled via cash, personal or traveler’s check or credit card or wire transfers.

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Institutional billing may be available, and should be arranged prior to the auction.

Cowan’s may impose late charges of 1.5% per month (or the highest interest rate allowed) on any amount owed to Cowan’s that remains unpaid after 30 days. Buyer shall be liable for any collection costs or attorney’s fees incurred by Cowan’s to collect payment, to the extent permitted by law.

15) SALES TAX. Buyers are required to pay any applicable state and local sales tax.

16) SHIPPING. At the request of the buyer, Cowan’s will authorize the shipment of purchased items usually within two weeks after payment has been received. Shipment is generally made via UPS or Fed-Ex Ground.  Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion Cowan’s Auctions. Cowan’s is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent handlers, packers or shippers of purchased items or for any loss, damage or delay from the packing or shipping of any property.

ADVICE TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS. Cowan’s will not ship any package containing a firearm to any location other than within the United States. Buyers outside the United States must make their own shipping arrangements taking full risk for the transportation of any firearm.

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17) SHIPPING CHARGES. Buyers are required to pay for all packing, shipping and insurance charges. Overseas duty charges are the responsibility of the successful Bidder. Be aware that for larger and/or valuable items, shipping charges can be substantial.

18) REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF PROPERTY AND CANCELLATION OF SALE. It is the responsibility of the Buyer to remove purchased property. If purchased property has not been removed, or Cowan’s has not received shipping instructions within 90 days after the auction date, Cowan’s may, at its option, cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages any payments made by the buyer, and/or resell the property at auction or by any other commercially reasonable means, for the account and at the risk of the buyer, and in such event, buyer shall be liable for the payment of all deficiencies plus all of Cowan’s costs, including but not limited to storage and costs of both sales. This right of cancellation is in addition to any and all other remedies available to Cowan’s. 

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