ATTRIBUTED TO HENRY “HY” HINTERMEISTER (American, 1897-1972) A STINKY PREDICAMENT.

ATTRIBUTED TO HENRY “HY” HINTERMEISTER (American, 1897-1972) A STINKY PREDICAMENT. Oil on canvas illustrative scene shows a fisherman balancing on a rock and fallen tree with fly rod high in the air landing a fish with a net in the other. He is called by his fellow fisherman to glance behind him where a skunk is walking down the fallen tree. Housed in a period gilt frame. Unsigned but clearly the subject matter and technique used by this fine illustrator. Accompanying the lot is a metal advertising sign for Champagne Velvet Beer which is after an illustration which is signed “Hy Hintermeister’. Both items have similar characters and a comical flare. SIZE: 17-1/4″ x 23-1/4″. Sign: 14-1/4″ x 19-1/4”. CONDITION: Sign in good condition with some light scratches and dimples. Painting is very good. 9-96385 (1,200-1,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009

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
	1198	$1,265.00	ATTRIBUTED TO HENRY “HY” HINTERMEISTER (American, 1897-1972) A STINKY PREDICAMENT. Oil on canvas illustrative scene shows a fisherman balancing on a rock and fallen tree with fly rod high in the air landing a fish with a net in the other. He is called by his fellow fisherman to glance behind him where a skunk is walking down the fallen tree. Housed in a period gilt frame. Unsigned but clearly the subject matter and technique used by this fine illustrator. Accompanying the lot is a metal advertising sign for Champagne Velvet Beer which is after an illustration which is signed “Hy Hintermeister’. Both items have similar characters and a comical flare. SIZE: 17-1/4″ x 23-1/4″. Sign: 14-1/4″ x 19-1/4”. CONDITION: Sign in good condition with some light scratches and dimples. Painting is very good. 9-96385 (1,200-1,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009 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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