MATCHED SET OF THREE CARVED AND HAND-PAINTED DECORATIVE WALL PANELS BY JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG & “DEE” W/GUN & MILITARY THEME.

MATCHED SET OF THREE CARVED AND HAND-PAINTED DECORATIVE WALL PANELS BY JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG & “DEE” W/GUN & MILITARY THEME. These wonderfully graphic wall panels feature completely hand carved frames ornamented in relief with Colt revolvers, spurs, Indian stone axe heads, beaver traps, etc. Each frame centered by a hand-painted oil on canvas executed by renowned American patriotic artist James Montgomery Flagg and dated “54”. One features a portrait of General Grant, the second of Kit Carson and the last of Buffalo Bill. James Montgomery Flagg was one of the most famous, patriotic artists in the history of our country. He is most renowned for having created the most popular recruiting poster in the world, that being the “Uncle Sam” image pointing directly at the reader and boldly stating, “I Want You For US Army”. Flagg created this poster for the use in the First World War but it was so popular, it has been continually used since then up until today. A little known fact is that Flagg emulated the popular image of “Uncle Sam” at the time to the extent that he grew his hair long and developed a small white goatee. Flagg was a tall man and had 2 or 3 costumes made up which he would dress in, thus looking exactly like the current popular image of “Uncle Sam”. Flagg would then stand in front of a full-length mirror and then paint various depictions of “Uncle Sam” by looking at his image in the mirror. Each of these decorative panels bear a small printed label affixed to the back including biographical facts about Flagg, another label states “genuine oil painting on canvas washable French sculptor technique. J.M. Flagg. Lessons by arrangement, Scottsdale, Arizona, mailing address only”. Another label also affixed reads, “Original wood carving by Dee completely hand tooled no power used. Historical westerns a specialty. Scottsdale, Arizona.” Each of the frames carved with the signature “DEE 54”. These are extremely graphic and attractive thematic panels with original artwork done by one of the country’s most famous patriotic artists. SIZE: (varies) 48”w x 35”h (largest – Buffalo Bill); (others) 44”w x 34”h. CONDITION: Generally good, showing very little signs of use with the exception of the Grant panel which has one wood peg missing in the lower right corner. 4-37938 JJ (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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	2217	$0.00	MATCHED SET OF THREE CARVED AND HAND-PAINTED DECORATIVE WALL PANELS BY JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG & “DEE” W/GUN & MILITARY THEME. These wonderfully graphic wall panels feature completely hand carved frames ornamented in relief with Colt revolvers, spurs, Indian stone axe heads, beaver traps, etc. Each frame centered by a hand-painted oil on canvas executed by renowned American patriotic artist James Montgomery Flagg and dated “54”. One features a portrait of General Grant, the second of Kit Carson and the last of Buffalo Bill. James Montgomery Flagg was one of the most famous, patriotic artists in the history of our country. He is most renowned for having created the most popular recruiting poster in the world, that being the “Uncle Sam” image pointing directly at the reader and boldly stating, “I Want You For US Army”. Flagg created this poster for the use in the First World War but it was so popular, it has been continually used since then up until today. A little known fact is that Flagg emulated the popular image of “Uncle Sam” at the time to the extent that he grew his hair long and developed a small white goatee. Flagg was a tall man and had 2 or 3 costumes made up which he would dress in, thus looking exactly like the current popular image of “Uncle Sam”. Flagg would then stand in front of a full-length mirror and then paint various depictions of “Uncle Sam” by looking at his image in the mirror. Each of these decorative panels bear a small printed label affixed to the back including biographical facts about Flagg, another label states “genuine oil painting on canvas washable French sculptor technique. J.M. Flagg. Lessons by arrangement, Scottsdale, Arizona, mailing address only”. Another label also affixed reads, “Original wood carving by Dee completely hand tooled no power used. Historical westerns a specialty. Scottsdale, Arizona.” Each of the frames carved with the signature “DEE 54”. These are extremely graphic and attractive thematic panels with original artwork done by one of the country’s most famous patriotic artists. SIZE: (varies) 48”w x 35”h (largest – Buffalo Bill); (others) 44”w x 34”h. CONDITION: Generally good, showing very little signs of use with the exception of the Grant panel which has one wood peg missing in the lower right corner. 4-37938 JJ (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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