ORIGINAL WWII MILITARY ART”.

1) Pen, ink and gouache in 20″ x 26″ frame shows Uncle Sam above globe with detonator blowing up Mussolini, Hitler, Hirohito signed by American illustrator George Wachsteter (1911-2004). Wachsteter drew extensively for the New York Times, the New York Herald and the New York Journal American. 2) Illustration of possible insignia signed “E C Thompson ’44”. Illustration shows a wasp or yellow jacket stinging Hitler in the rear over number “59”. “Gee Bee” (probably design for SeaBee unit?). Illustration measures about 10″ x 13-1/2″ and 19″ x 23″ frame. PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Both illustrations appear very good to fine as framed. 49055-159 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3262

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 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
	3262	$555.75	ORIGINAL WWII MILITARY ART”. 1) Pen, ink and gouache in 20″ x 26″ frame shows Uncle Sam above globe with detonator blowing up Mussolini, Hitler, Hirohito signed by American illustrator George Wachsteter (1911-2004). Wachsteter drew extensively for the New York Times, the New York Herald and the New York Journal American. 2) Illustration of possible insignia signed “E C Thompson ’44”. Illustration shows a wasp or yellow jacket stinging Hitler in the rear over number “59”. “Gee Bee” (probably design for SeaBee unit?). Illustration measures about 10″ x 13-1/2″ and 19″ x 23″ frame. PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Both illustrations appear very good to fine as framed. 49055-159 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3262 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 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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ORIGINAL WWII MILITARY ART”.