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Property from an Important American Collection
Norman Rockwell
Study for "Cheerleaders"
Auction Closed
May 18, 09:51 PM GMT
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
Lot Details
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Property from an Important American Collection
Norman Rockwell
1894 - 1978
Study for "Cheerleaders"
inscribed Best wishes to the / James Pelrozzenes. /cordially, Norman Rockwell (lower right)
oil on paper laid down on board
10¾ by 10½ in.
27.3 by 26.7 cm.
Executed in 1952.
This work will be included as an addendum work in the Project Norman database created by the Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
James Pelrozzenes (gifted directly from the artist)
(possibly) Rainone Galleries, Irving, Texas (acquired by 1988)
Tableau Fine Art, New York
Acquired from the above in 1994 by the present owner
(possibly) Rainone Galleries, Irving, Texas (acquired by 1988)
Tableau Fine Art, New York
Acquired from the above in 1994 by the present owner
Norman Rockwell executed the present work as a preparatory study for the February 16, 1952 cover illustration of The Saturday Evening Post.