DEAN CORNWELL (American, 1892-1960) THE OPIUM DEN.

Oil on canvas Housed in a simple thin black frame Signed upper right “Dean Cornwell ’21”, on verso of canvas is pencil inscription “6-1/8″ Line Per Style – 17___? – ____? on bottom”, other pencil inscription and writing on stretcher illegible A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Dean Cornwell became one of America’s premier illustrators and was in fact referred to as the “Dean of Illustrators”. For his studies, he moved to New York City in 1915 where he trained at the Art Students League with Harvey Dunn, the protégé of the renowned illustrator Howard Pyle. Believing that a good illustration was only possible after producing a good painting, Cornwell’s work became highly sought after. His art regularly appeared in popular magazines including “Harper’s Bazaar”, “Cosmopolitan”, “Redbook” and “Good Housekeeping”. He also illustrated the works of authors including Ernest Hemingway and Somerset Maugham, and his advertisements for major companies including Seagrams, Coca-Cola and General Motors were household icons of the 1930s and 1940s. A muralist as well, his work was featured in the 1939 World’s Fair and at Rockefeller Center in New York. Paintings by the artist have been exhibited at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the Chicago Art Institute and the National Academy of Design. SIZE: 30″ x 36″ Overall: 30-3/4″ x 36-1/2″ PROVENANCE: Purchased in NYC by the consignor’s Grandfather in the early 1950’s CONDITION: Craquelure, original canvas, otherwise very good 9-25137 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1109

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1109	$16,590.00	DEAN CORNWELL (American, 1892-1960) THE OPIUM DEN. Oil on canvas Housed in a simple thin black frame Signed upper right “Dean Cornwell ’21”, on verso of canvas is pencil inscription “6-1/8″ Line Per Style – 17___? – ____? on bottom”, other pencil inscription and writing on stretcher illegible A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Dean Cornwell became one of America’s premier illustrators and was in fact referred to as the “Dean of Illustrators”. For his studies, he moved to New York City in 1915 where he trained at the Art Students League with Harvey Dunn, the protégé of the renowned illustrator Howard Pyle. Believing that a good illustration was only possible after producing a good painting, Cornwell’s work became highly sought after. His art regularly appeared in popular magazines including “Harper’s Bazaar”, “Cosmopolitan”, “Redbook” and “Good Housekeeping”. He also illustrated the works of authors including Ernest Hemingway and Somerset Maugham, and his advertisements for major companies including Seagrams, Coca-Cola and General Motors were household icons of the 1930s and 1940s. A muralist as well, his work was featured in the 1939 World’s Fair and at Rockefeller Center in New York. Paintings by the artist have been exhibited at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the Chicago Art Institute and the National Academy of Design. SIZE: 30″ x 36″ Overall: 30-3/4″ x 36-1/2″ PROVENANCE: Purchased in NYC by the consignor’s Grandfather in the early 1950’s CONDITION: Craquelure, original canvas, otherwise very good 9-25137 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1109 Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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DEAN CORNWELL (American, 1892-1960) THE OPIUM DEN.