ROBERT ROBINSON (American, 1886-1952) COLLIER’S COVER ILLUSTRATION OF A BOY WITH DAISIES AND HOUND.

Oil on canvas Housed in a molded wood frame Signed lower right “Robt. Robinson”, inscribed on verso “To Christie Scott Robinson 5/16/81”. Note: Robert Robinson was an American illustrator and originator of the Saturday Evening Post’s “Slice of Life” style cover art that was later popularized by Norman Rockwell. He illustrated regularly for the Hearst Corporation’s monthly Motor Magazine publication. The painting is a striking portrait of a young red haired boy wearing a straw hat and bright checkered shirt with denim overalls. He leans against a stump in a daydream, surrounded by daisies with his hound. This lot includes a framed copy of the original Collier’s cover illustration, dated “May 17, 1919 No. 20.” SIZE: 30-1/4″ x 16″. Overall: 35″ x 20-3/4″ CONDITION: Painting is in overall good condition with craquelure, damp staining to the right edge of the framed cover. 50652-17 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1399

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

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
	1399	$2,133.00	ROBERT ROBINSON (American, 1886-1952) COLLIER’S COVER ILLUSTRATION OF A BOY WITH DAISIES AND HOUND. Oil on canvas Housed in a molded wood frame Signed lower right “Robt. Robinson”, inscribed on verso “To Christie Scott Robinson 5/16/81”. Note: Robert Robinson was an American illustrator and originator of the Saturday Evening Post’s “Slice of Life” style cover art that was later popularized by Norman Rockwell. He illustrated regularly for the Hearst Corporation’s monthly Motor Magazine publication. The painting is a striking portrait of a young red haired boy wearing a straw hat and bright checkered shirt with denim overalls. He leans against a stump in a daydream, surrounded by daisies with his hound. This lot includes a framed copy of the original Collier’s cover illustration, dated “May 17, 1919 No. 20.” SIZE: 30-1/4″ x 16″. Overall: 35″ x 20-3/4″ CONDITION: Painting is in overall good condition with craquelure, damp staining to the right edge of the framed cover. 50652-17 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1399 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 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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ROBERT ROBINSON (American, 1886-1952) COLLIER’S COVER ILLUSTRATION OF A BOY WITH DAISIES AND HOUND.