Lot 1291
Steel, John. 42' Chris Craft Sport Fishing Boat. Original gouache on paper boxart for 1962 Revelle Model. John Steel (1921-1998) was a celebrated illustrator and painter of a staggering diversity of subjects; marine, wildlife, combat, religious themes, warships and boats. To this day a huge diversity of giclees and prints remain popular of his work at galleries world wide. Offered is an original gouache on paper Steel executed for the box art for the 1962, hardbox issue model, of the 42 foot Chris Craft sport fishing boat at sea as a fisherman hooks a marlin. Original boxart has become extremely popular with collectors and this piece is exceptional. (Model boxtop not included.) Art measures 14" x 22" handsomely framed to 22" x 32" and in excellent condition as examined in frame.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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| Realized $1,380 |
