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THE SATURDAY EVENING POST NORMAN ROCKWELL

• NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN
  NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN 1894-1978) A SATURDAY EVENING...NORMAN ROCKWELL (American 1894-1978) A SATURDAY EVENING POST COVER PRINT, "Before the Shot," color lithograph on watermarked Arches paper, signed in pencil in L/R margin "Norman Rockwell," with Circle Gallery blind stamp and numbered in pencil in L/L margin, 49/200. Sheet: 24 3/4" x 21 7/8" Plate: 20 1/4" x 18 3/4" Note: A version of the original painting by Norman Rockwell appeared on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post on March 15, 1958. Condition: Mild expected tone to paper, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
• LOT OF 2 SATURDAY EVENING POST
  LOT OF 2 SATURDAY EVENING POST POSTERS, 1939: NORMAN ROCKWELL 28"H X 22"WLot of 2 Saturday Evening Post Posters, 1939: Norman Rockwell, 2 large lithograph posters, robust paper and vibrant colors, some small rips and stains, One by Norman Rockwell. Dimensions: 28"H x 22"W
• NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN, 1894 -
  NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN, 1894 - 1978) 25" x 18 ?" sheet size "Saturday Evening Post" covers, 1972. A suite of fifteen color prints, published by Harry N. Abrams, New York, loosely inserted as issued into cloth-backed portfolio with introduction pages written by Thomas S Buechner, former director of The Brooklyn Museum, each print hand-signed by the artist in black marker lower right corner, overall 25 ?" x 20".
• NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN,
  NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN, 1894-1978) 29 ¼" x 24" "Boy Gazing at Pictures of Glamorous Stars (Star Struck)", September 22, 1934, Saturday Evening Post cover. Eleven-color lithograph on Arches, signed in pencil lower right, inscribed AP for artist proof edition lower left, hand-proofed and printed at Atelier Ettinger in September 1976 with blind stamp lower left, Arches watermark, unframed. A total of 320 prints in this edition were produced.
• NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN,
  NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN, 1894-1978) 29" x 24" "Dreamboats", Cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, February 19, 1938. Eleven-color lithograph on Arches, signed in pencil lower right, inscribed AP from the artist proof edition lower left, hand-proofed and printed in 1976 by Atelier Ettinger Inc. with embossed seal lower left, Arches watermark, unframed. The edition consists of 320 impressions on Arches.
• LOT OF 2 SATURDAY EVENING POST
  LOT OF 2 SATURDAY EVENING POST POSTERS, 1939: NORMAN ROCKWELL AND H WILSON SMITH AUTOMOBILE. 28"H X 22"WLot of 2 Saturday Evening Post Posters, 1939: Norman Rockwell and H Wilson Smith Automobile., 2 large lithograph posters, robust paper and vibrant colors, some small rips and stains, artists signatures/names reproduced at bottom of prints. Dimensions: 28"H x 22"W
• LOT OF 2 SATURDAY EVENING POST
  LOT OF 2 SATURDAY EVENING POST POSTERS, 1939: NORMAN ROCKWELL CIRCUS AND SHERIDAN CHILDREN. 28"H X 22"WLot of 2 Saturday Evening Post Posters, 1939: Norman Rockwell Circus and Sheridan Children., 2 large lithograph posters, robust paper and vibrant colors, some small rips and stains, artists signatures/names reproduced at bottom of prints, Clown and Italian greyhound/chihuahua and Norman Rockwell, children playing marbles. Dimensions: 28"H x 22"W
• NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN,
  NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN, 1894-1978) 27" x 21" "Ticket Seller", 1937, originally created for the April 24, 1937 edition of the Saturday Evening Post. Full-color lithograph on Japon paper, signed in pencil lower right, inscribed AP from the artist proof edition lower left, hand-proofed and printed by Circle Gallery with CG blind stamp lower left, unframed. The edition consists of 320 impressions; 200 were numbered and 60 were signed, 35 impressions were pencil signed and designated with Roman numerals, and an additional 25 were printed on Nacre (Japon) paper and signed.
• Rare Norman Rockwell portfolio, A
  Rare Norman Rockwell portfolio, A Suite of Fifteen Color Prints of "Saturday Evening Post" Covers , 1972, published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, with introduction by Thomas S. Buechner, title page signed and inscribed "My Best Wishes to Arch Boe, Sincerely, Norman Rockwell", all signed lower right in pen "Norman Rockwell", 24-7/8 x 18-15/16 in.; printed wood grain folio, 25-7/8 x 20 in. Prints in good condition, title page with grime and small stains at edges; folio with handles removed but present, abrasions.
• SATURDAY EVENING POST NEWSSTAND
  SATURDAY EVENING POST NEWSSTAND POSTERSaturday Evening Post Newsstand Poster. New York, 1947. For the May 10, 1947 issue (Motherês Day), advertising –Ma Bell's House of Magic” by Milton Silverman and –A New Tugboat Annie Novelette” by Norman Reilly Raine. Artist's signature pre-printed. 21 _ x 28 _”. Mounted on linen. A.
• LOT OF 2 SATURDAY EVENING POST
  LOT OF 2 SATURDAY EVENING POST POSTERS, 1939: NORMAN ROCKWELL BASEBALL AND PIGSKIN PREVIEW FOOTBALL. 28"H X 22"WLot of 2 Saturday Evening Post Posters, 1939: Norman Rockwell Baseball and Pigskin Preview Football., 2 large lithograph posters, robust paper and vibrant colors, some small rips and stains, Baseball and "pigskin preview" Dimensions: 28"H x 22"W
• NORMAN ROCKWELL (NY/MA,
  NORMAN ROCKWELL (NY/MA, 1894-1978) "Convention", collotype, 1976 limited edition, pencil signed and marked as artist's proof, unframed, sheet size: 30 5/8" x 25", with embossed seal lower left corner, image: 24 1/2" x 20". Small spot in background upper right, soiling and light bends to edges. Appeared on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post published May 3, 1941, and was a favorite of Rockwell.
• NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN,
  NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN, 1894-1978) 20" x 16" "Three Farmers" story illustration detail from Norman Rockwell Visits a County Agent, Saturday Evening Post, July 24, 1947. "Here's how to tell a lawyer from a liar," says Rippey as he demonstrates the art of culling hens". Lithograph on cream wove paper, signed in pencil lower right, numbered 33/200 in pencil lower left, printed by Circle Galleries with CG blind stamp lower left, unframed. A total of 295 prints of this kind were produced.
• NORMAN ROCKWELLAmerican
  NORMAN ROCKWELLAmerican 1897-1978Study for Fixing a Flat''. The finished version of ''Fixing a Flat'' appeared on the August 3 1946 issue of The Saturday Evening Post. Inscribed in ink lower right ''Best wishes to my good and patient friend Herb Townsend. Sincerely Norman Rockwell.''Note: Accompanied by one handwritten and six typed letters from Rockwell to Mr. Townsend. The letters are all signed by Rockwell and dated from 1960-1962. Their content pertains to a collection of images by noted illustrator Howard Pyle. According to the letters Rockwell was saddened at the loss of his Pyle reference materials in his 1943 studio fire. In a letter from April 19 1960 Rockwell notes ''Howard Pyle has always been my ideal and it was perhaps my greatest loss in the fire to lose my collection''. Mr. Townsend sent Rockwell a loose portfolio of Pyle images for which Rockwell wanted to send a finished work as a thank you. In another letter Rockwell laments ''For two years now I have felt unhappy about not being able to send you an original ... It may sound silly to you but it is almost impossible for me to get an original that isn't a louzy [sic] one ...''. In the last handwritten letter Rockwell states ''I am sending this sketch on tissue only as a stop-gap until I get you a decent original. You see most of my works are owned by the advertiser or in the case of The Post the originals go on a travelling show for a couple of years''. The lot includes all seven original letters as well as the box of Pyle material. Rockwell returned them to Mr. Townsend as he was unable to provide a finished original in exchange.Pencil on tissue paper 19'' x 15'' sight. Framed.''
• NORMAN ROCKWELL (UNITED STATES,
  NORMAN ROCKWELL (UNITED STATES, 1894-1978) PRINT TNORMAN ROCKWELL (United States, 1894-1978) print titled "Sheriff and Prisoner," from a Saturday Evening Post Cover, 1939. Pencil signed lower right, numbered 61/200. Image measures 21.5" x 18". In a gilt wood frame; 33.5" x 29.5" overall.
• SATURDAY EVENING POST NEWSSTAND
  SATURDAY EVENING POST NEWSSTAND POSTERSaturday Evening Post Newsstand Poster. New York, 1946. For the November 2, 1946 issue, with articles titled –Sellout in Yugoslavia” by Leo D. Hochstetter and –Chip on Our Shoulder Down South” by Hodding Carter. Artist's signature pre-printed. 22 x 28 _”. Mounted on linen. A.
• NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN,
  NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN, 1894-1978) 15 ¾" x 12" image; 20" x 14 ¾" paper “Portrait of John F. Kennedy,” 1960, cover illustration for “The Saturday Evening Post,” November 5, 1960. Limited edition lithograph on Arches paper, signed in the plate lower right, numbered 159½500 in pencil lower left, from the edition of 2500 unsigned by the artist, situated in a navy blue portfolio with the Seal of the President of the United States and JFK's signature in gold insignia, overall portfolio size 20 ½" x 15 ¾". Published in 1976 by American Heritage Graphics with accompanying certificate of authenticity.
• NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN.
  NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN. 1894-1978) LITHOGRAPHDESCRIPTION: A lithograph by Norman Rockwell titled "Miami Bound" which was the cover page illustration for the Saturday Evening Post on November 30th, 1940. Numbered on the bottom left "1025/2750" and stamped on the bottom right "Authorized By Norman Rockwell" and published by "Eleanor Ettinger Inc." CIRCA: Mid 20th Cent. ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: H: 36" W: 30 1/2" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN,
  NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN, 1894-1978) 26 ¼" x 21 ¼" "Trumpeter (Sour Note)", 1931, originally created for the November 7, 1931 edition of the Saturday Evening Post. Full-color lithograph on Japon paper, signed in pencil lower right, inscribed AP from the artist proof edition lower left, hand-proofed and printed by Circle Gallery with CG blind stamp lower left, unframed.The edition consists of 320 impressions; set of 200 were numbered, another set of 35 were A/P's numbered with Roman numerals, a set of 60 were unnumbered;, and another set of 25 were unnumbered and printed on Japon paper.
• LOT OF 15 SATURDAY EVENING POST
  LOT OF 15 SATURDAY EVENING POST POSTERS FROM THELATE 1940S TO THE EARLY 1950S. FOUND IN A GENERAL STORE IN STOWE, VT. 1) SEPT 5, 1953, “BACKYARD CAMPERS", DESIGNED BY AMOS SEWELL, 28" X 22". 2) SEPT 24, 1949, “BEFORE THE DANCE", DESIGNED BY NORMAN ROCKWELL, 28" X 22". 3) JULY 30, 1949, “BOY ON A HORSE", DESIGNED BY JOHN CLYMER, 28" X 22". 4) AUG 20, 1949, “INFLATING BEACH TOY", DESIGNED BY STEVAN DOHANOS, 28" X 22". 5) DEC 31, 1949, “MIDNIGHT NOBODY TO KISS", DESIGNED BY CONSTANTIN ALAJALOV, 28" X 22". 6) JAN 28, 1950, “BOWLING STRIKE", DESIGNED BY GEORGE HUGHES, 28" X 22". 7) SEPT 3, 1949, “TRAFFIC COP", DESIGNED BY GEORGE HUGHES, 28" X 22". 8) NOV 19, 1949, “EAVESDROPPING ON SIS", DESIGNED BY GEORGE HUGHES, 28" X 22". 9) FEB 25, 1950, “NEW BLUE SUIT", DESIGNED BY GEORGE HUGHES, 28" X 22". 10) MARCH 21, 1953, “NEW DOG IN TOWN", DESIGNED BY STEVAN DOHANOS, 28" X 22". 11) JUNE 16, 1951, “RECEPTION’S LINE", DESIGNED BY JOHN FALTER, 28" X 22". 12) AUG 16, 1952, “BANANA SPLIT", DESIGNED BY AMOS SEWELL, 28" X 22". 13) SEPT 17, 1949, “DOG POUND", DESIGNED BY AMOS SEWELL, 28" X 22". 14) MARCH 22, 1952, “SCHOOL ORCHESTRA", DESIGNED BY AMOS SEWELL, 28" X 22". 15) MARCH 4, 1950, “TYING FLIES", DESIGNED BY STEVEN DOHANOS, 28" X 22". OVERALL GOOD CONDITION, SOME PAPER LOSS AND SOME STAINING. UNBACKED.
• Norman Rockwell (American
  Norman Rockwell (American 1894-1978) The Problem We All Live With color collotype edition 11/200; signed Norman Rockwell (lower right) 23 3/4 x 38 1/4 inches.
• Norman Rockwell (American
  Norman Rockwell (American 1894-1978) Autumn and Summer (a pair of works from Four Seasons series) 1974 lithograph edition A/P signed Norman Rockwell (lower right) 13 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches.
• NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN 1894 -
  NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN 1894 - 1978) 30" x 23 ¾" "Christmas Trio/Christmas Sing Merrille",1923. Collotype, cover Illustration for "The Saturday Evening Post" (December 8, 1923). Collotype, signed in pencil lower right, numbered 98/100 lower left, matted and framed under glass, overall 34 ½" x 28 ½". Merrill Chase label verso, as well as other text about the artist and the print.
• Lot of 4: Norman Rockwell
  Lot of 4: Norman Rockwell Prints. Description Includes one Freedom of Speech signed "Sincerely Normal Rockwell" in ink, one Freedom From from Fear, Freedom from Want, and Freedom of Worship. These are prints of paintings by Norman Rockwell for the Saturday Evening Post. Condition (Excellent). Size Each: 16" x 12 - 3/4".
• Norman Rockwell (American
  Norman Rockwell (American 1894-1974) Art Critic color collotype edition 164/200 signed Norman Rockwell (lower right) 27 1/2 x 25 1/2 inches.
• Norman Rockwell (American
  Norman Rockwell (American 1894-1978) OURS to fight for...FREEDOM FROM FEAR vintage poster 55 x 39 inches.
• SIX HARDCOVER BOOKS ON MAINLY
  SIX HARDCOVER BOOKS ON MAINLY AMERICAN ARTISTS Group of six hardcover books on mainly American artists comprising, Christopher Finch, "Norman Rockwell: 332 Magazine Covers", Thomas Buechner, "Norman Rockwell A Sixty Year Retrospective", Peter H. Hassrick, "Frederic Remington: Paintings, Drawings, And Sculpture In The Amon Carter Museum and The Sid W. Richardson Foundation Collections", Sylvia Young, "Maxfield Parrish: 1870-1966", Diane Tepfer, "Samuel Halpert: Art And Life 1884-1930", and Lynda Klich and Benjamin Weiss, "The Postcard Age: Selections From The Leonard A Lauder Collection". Provenance: From the Private Collection of Joel A. Katz, Atlanta, Georgia. Approx. "Norman Rockwell: 332 Magazine Covers" h. 13.25", w. 11.5", d. 2".
• Norman Rockwell (American
  Norman Rockwell (American 1894-1978) "Our Heritage". Nine color collotype on BFK Rives paper signed in the lower right margin in pencil numbered 23/200 in the lower left margin published in 1976 by Eleanor Ettinger blind stamp in the lower left corner of the paper matted and framed under glass overall 38" x 30-3/4". Image 28" x 21" paper 33-3/4" x 25-1/8".
• NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN, 1894 -
  NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN, 1894 - 1978) 20 ?" x 19 ?" sheet size "Four Seasons", 1974. Suite of 4 lithographs each printed on Velin d'Arches paper, hand-signed in pencil lower right corner to each and numbered in pencil lower left corner of each, numbered 104 / 200, hand-printed and proofed by the Circle Gallery, custom portfolio bound in a green/grey cloth, with title sheet and sheet describing the limited edition lithographs, totaling six pages, blindstamp lower left corner, overall portfolio size 21 ¼" x 19 ¾".
• NORMAN ROCKWELL. "SNEAKING OUT,"
  NORMAN ROCKWELL. "SNEAKING OUT," COLOR COLLOTYPE (American, 1894-1978). From the "Tom Sawyer " portfolio, ed. 83/200, pencil signed "Norman Rockwell" lr, sheet size: 26 x 20 in., unframed.
• NORMAN ROCKWELL. "AMERICAN FAMILY,"
  NORMAN ROCKWELL. "AMERICAN FAMILY," FIVE LITHOGRAPHS (American, 1894-1978). Ed. 105/200, each pencil signed "Norman Rockwell," sheet sizes: 26 x 19 3/4 in., enclosed in a clothbound portfolio.
• NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN,
  NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN, 1894-1978), TOM SAWYER SNEAKING OUT THE WINDOW Collotype, 1971, pencil signed and numbered 154/200 lower margin, from the Tom Sawyer folio, alternate title is Out the Window, retains gallery information to verso, matted and framed.
• NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN
  NORMAN ROCKWELL (AMERICAN 1894-1978) 33 ½" x 25" "Our Heritage", 1950 Calendar illustration for Boys Scouts of America for Brown & Bigelow. Nine-color collotype on cream wove paper, signed in pencil lower right, inscribed AP from the artist proof edition lower left, printed by Atelier Ettinger in June of 1976 with blind stamp lower right corner, unframed. The edition consists of 295 impressions
• GEORGE E. HUGHES O/B SATURDAY
  GEORGE E. HUGHES O/B SATURDAY EVENING POST COVER ART IL...George E. Hughes (Vermont/New York, 1907-1990) oil on board illustration painting for the cover of The Saturday Evening Post, August 2, 1952 edition, titled "Couples at the Beach," featuring a bird's eye view of beachgoers of various ages, enjoying a sunny day under colorful umbrellas. Signed "Hughes" lower left corner. Housed in a painted wooden frame. Sight: 29 5/8" H x 23 3/4" W. Framed: 34 1/4" H x 28 1/2" W. Note: The editorial for the Aug. 2, 1952 edition stated the following about this cover illustration: "In the winter, people buy sun lamps to get sun, and in the summer they buy beach umbrellas to keep the sun off. But these are carefree vacation days, let's not worry about this, or indeed anything else - except maybe whether that creeping baby plans to bite the dog. (We just phoned Artist Hughes to inquire about that, but nobody answered, so probably he's lying on this beach himself, too modest to move into the picture.) Well, have a wonderful time, folks; build your sand castles and your dream castles; let the cool winds and the hot dogs renew you; and don't even let annoyment creep in if that boy's radio prevents your hearing the sweet nothings he whispers to his girl. Now turn the page, before the kids start throwing sand." Artist biography: Raised in New York City, the young George Hughes attended courses in the National Academy of Design and the Art Student's League. He began working as a freelance illustrator for the fashion industry in Vanity Fair and House and Garden magazines. After a stint in Detroit working in the automotive industry, Hughes returned to the city to work for the Charles E. Cooper Studio until his discovery in 1942 by Ken Stuart, the Art Director of The Saturday Evening Post. He moved his family to Arlington, Vermont, and found great success, cultivating a rich portfolio of illustrations for the Post alongside a neighbor, friend, and humorous artistic tormentor, Norman Rockwell. Other than Rockwell, Hughes was the most prolific artist for the Post, and his illustrations were included in other publications such as Reader's Digest and Good Housekeeping. (adapted from "George Hughes", THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, October 29, 2014) Condition: Painting has been lightly cleaned using natural solvents only; no further cleaning measures have been taken. Areas of retouching to upper right corner, green umbrella, hair and neck of figure eating the hotdog, and largest area to upper right quadrant measuring 1/8" x 5 1/2".
• “KENNEDY CAMPAIGN" SATURDAY EVENING
  “KENNEDY CAMPAIGN" SATURDAY EVENING POST POSTER,OCT 29, 1960. AFTER A PAINTING BY NORMAN ROCKWELL. CURTIS PUBLISHING CO., USA. SIGHT SIZE 28" X 21 1/2", PAPER MOUNTED ON LINEN. CANVAS IS 31" X 26". SHOWS 4 CREASES.
• Norman Rockwell (American
  Norman Rockwell (American 1894-1978) Spring Flowers color collotype edition 164/200 signed Norman Rockwell (lower right) 27 1/2 x 22 1/2 inches.