Swann Galleries - Illustration Art - Sale 2372 - January 22, 2015

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100 ● JOHN PHILIP FALTER.
Two boys fishing. Oil on canvas. 440x515 mm; 171/4x201/4 inches. Framed with artist
signature on stretcher bar. 1940s. [4,000/6,000]
The signature on the stretcher bar reads “John Falter USNA” indicating this painting was
executed at the time of Falter’s stint in the US Navy during WWII, when he served as a
Chief Boatswain’s Mate and later, Lieutenant.
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101 ● JOSEPH FARRIS.
The Latin Riddle Book. 41 pen and ink
drawings, including two in color (book
jacket cover and unused alternate jacket
cover). Size varies, mostly approximately
300x400 mm; 12x15 inches. Most with
artist stamp on verso. Condition generally
excellent. Published as The Latin Riddle
Book Books, 1988).
First edition copy of the book included.
[1,200/1,800]