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Artist Jim Clary was an avid shipwreck historian and enthusiast, and he took part in the 1981 search to find the wreck of the Titanic. As the official artist for the search, painter Jim Clary chronicled the findings in his artwork. He has also painted depictions of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, which was lost in Lake Superior in 1975, and he had an expansive knowledge of Great Lakes folklore and history.

Artist Jim Clary was born in Iowa in 1939, and fought in the Vietnam War as a member of the Air Force. The revenue from Jim Clary seascape paintings was frequently donated to charities. Historical enthusiasts can find incredible likenesses of vessels and coastal towns from bygone eras by browsing realistic seascape paintings at Invaluable.

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Oct. 10, 2024
Jim Clary (American, 1939-2018) Oil on Canvas 1990, "Miss Budweiser", H 12" W 16"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Depicting the world champion hydroplane Miss Budweiser (U-1), driven by Tom D'Eath in the 82nd APBA Gold Cup, as it rounds turn 4 of the Detroit River to win the series. The 1990 was an especially contentious season as Miss Budweiser and Circus Circus vied for the championship. Provenance: Property from a Marine City, MI private collector. Purchased from the artist.
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Feb. 16, 2024
Jim Clary (American, 1939-2018) Artist's Pencil Work Sketch on Paper for "The Naming of Old Ironsides" Ca. Later 1970s, H 9.5" W 11.5"
Est: $100 - $200
Signed in the lower right. Pencil work sketch with artist's notations for the painting "The Naming of Old Ironsides". Depicting the battle between the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere. Matted and framed under glass, H 17", W 19". Provenance: Property from a Port Huron, MI private collection.
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Feb. 16, 2024
Jim Clary (American, 1939-2018) Artist's Pencil Work Sketch on Paper for "The Naming of Old Ironsides" Ca. Later 1970s, H 8.5" W 9.5"
Est: $100 - $200
Signed in the lower right. Pencil work sketch of a canon for the painting "The Naming of Old Ironsides" which depicts the battle between the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere. Matted and framed under glass, H 15", W 16". Provenance: Property from a Port Huron, MI private collection.
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Feb. 16, 2024
Jim Clary (American, 1939-2018) Ink Sketch on Paper, Ca. 1970s, Great Lakes Freighter John Dykstra, H 9.5" W 12.5"
Est: $200 - $400
Signed in the lower center. Depicting the Great Lakes Freighter John Dykstra, formerly the Benson Ford. Commissioned by the Ford Motor Company 1924 for the hauling of raw materials. Matted and framed under glass, H 16.5", W 19". Provenance: Property from a Port Huron, MI private collection.
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Feb. 16, 2024
Jim Clary (American, 1939-2018) Oil on Canvasboard, US-1 Racing Boat, H 14" W 18"
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Signed in the lower right. Depicting the US-1 racing boat skimming the surface of the St. Clair River with the Blue Water Bridge in the background. Having a giltwood frame, H 19", W 23". Provenance: Property from a Port Huron, MI private collection.
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Feb. 16, 2024
Jim Clary (American, 1939-2018) Oil on Canvasboard, Ca. 1984, "The 13th Crossing", H 28" W 22"
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Signed in the lower right. Depicting a sailing vessel under stormy skies heading for an ill-fated 13th crossing of Cape Horn. This painting was used for the cover of Jim Clary's book "Superstitions of the Sea". Having a carved wood frame, H 35", W 29". Provenance: Property from a Port Huron, MI private collection.
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Dec. 15, 2023
Jim Clary (American, 1939-2018) Ink Sketch on Paper, Ca. 1970s, the Great Lakes Freighter J. Burton Ayers, H 9.5" W 12.5"
Est: $400 - $600
Signed in the center right. Ink sketch of the Great Lakes bulk freighter J. Burton Ayers which launched out of Lorrain, OH. in 1943. Matted and framed under glass, H 16", W 19".
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Dec. 15, 2023
Jim Clary (American, 1939-2018) Ink Sketch on Paper, Ca. 1970s, Great Lakes Freighter John Dykstra, H 9.5" W 12.5"
Est: $400 - $600
Signed in the lower center. Depicting the Great Lakes Freighter John Dykstra, formerly the Benson Ford. Commissioned by the Ford Motor Company 1924 for the hauling of raw materials. Matted and framed under glass, H 16.5", W 19".
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Dec. 15, 2023
Jim Clary (American, 1939-2018) Artist's Pencil Work Sketch on Paper for "The Naming of Old Ironsides" Ca. Later 1970s, H 9.5" W 11.5"
Est: $200 - $400
Signed in the lower right. Pencil work sketch with artist's notations for the painting "The Naming of Old Ironsides". Depicting the battle between the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere. Matted and framed under glass, H 17", W 19".
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Dec. 15, 2023
Jim Clary (American, 1939-2018) Artist's Pencil Work Sketch on Paper for "The Naming of Old Ironsides" Ca. Later 1970s, H 8.5" W 9.5"
Est: $200 - $400
Signed in the lower right. Pencil work sketch of a canon for the painting "The Naming of Old Ironsides" which depicts the battle between the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere. Matted and framed under glass, H 15", W 16".
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Dec. 15, 2023
Jim Clary (American, 1939-2018) Oil on Canvasboard, US-1 Racing Boat, H 14" W 18"
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Signed in the lower right. Depicting the US-1 racing boat skimming the surface of the St. Clair River with the Blue Water Bridge in the background. Having a giltwood frame, H 19", W 23".
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Dec. 15, 2023
Jim Clary (American, 1939-2018) Oil on Canvasboard, Ca. 1984, "The 13th Crossing", H 28" W 22"
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Signed in the lower right. Depicting a sailing vessel under stormy skies heading for an ill-fated 13th crossing of Cape Horn. This painting was used for the cover of Jim Clary's book "Superstitions of the Sea". Having a carved wood frame, H 35", W 29".
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Sep. 15, 2023
Jim Clary (American, 1939-2018) Oils On Canvasboard, Group Of Two Works
Est: $300 - $500
Two paintings on canvasboard by the Michigan artist Jim Clary. One study of a wheel spoke, signed in the lower right, H 23.75", W 18". Having a carved wood frame, H 28.75", W 23". The second painting is a study of a roof overhang, signed in the lower right, H 20", W 24". Having a carved wood frame, H 25", W 29".
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Sep. 22, 2019
JIM CLARY OIL ON CANVAS BOARD "THE LAST ATTACK"
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
JIM CLARY (AMERICAN, 1939-2018), OIL ON CANVAS BOARD, H 24", W 36", "THE LAST ATTACK" :Signed lower right, Enterprise in WWII Last Attack. Frame, 31" x 43"
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Jul. 21, 2019
JIM CLARY OIL ON CANVAS BOARD "THE LAST ATTACK"
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
JIM CLARY (AMERICAN, 1939-2018), OIL ON CANVAS BOARD, H 24", W 36", "THE LAST ATTACK":Signed lower right, Enterprise in WWII Last Attack. Frame, 31" x 43"
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Jun. 14, 2019
JIM CLARY, 'BICENTENNIAL EDITION', LITHOGRAPH
Est: $100 - $150
JIM CLARY, 'BICENTENNIAL EDITION', LITHOGRAPH ON PAPER, H 20", W 25", "DAVID DOWS" :Jim Clary "Great Lakes History In Art Bicentennial Edition", the five-masted schooner, "David Dows", 435/1076. Pencil signed lower right. Matted and framed under glass. From the Estate of Wallace D.Riley, Grosse Pointe Farms.
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May. 19, 2019
JIM CLARY, ARTIST PROOF PRINT
Est: $100 - $200
JIM CLARY, ARTIST PROOF PRINT, H 7", W 9", "ARCH OF FRIENDSHIP" :Pencil signed lower right. A.P. 9/20 lower left. Frame 15" x 16".
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May. 19, 2019
JIM CLARY, ARTIST PROOF PRINT "FEARED LOST"
Est: $200 - $400
JIM CLARY, ARTIST PROOF PRINT, H 26", W 21", "FEARED LOST" :Pencil signed lower right. A.P. 6/10, lower left. Frame 37" x 31".
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May. 19, 2019
JIM CLARY OIL ON CANVAS BOARD "THE LAST ATTACK"
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
JIM CLARY, USA 1939 - 18, OIL ON CANVAS BOARD, H 24" W 36" "THE LAST ATTACK" :Signed lower right, Enterprise in WWII Last Attack. Frame, 31" x 43"
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May. 18, 2019
JIM CLARY, OFFSET LITHOGRAPH "BELLS AT SUNRISE"
Est: $100 - $200
JIM CLARY, OFFSET LITHOGRAPH, H 18", W 14", "BELLS AT SUNRISE" :Numbered 13/20 AP, pencil signed lower right with remark drawing. Frame 29" x 24".
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May. 18, 2019
JIM CLARY OFFSET LITHOGRAPH
Est: $100 - $200
JIM CLARY, OFFSET LITHOGRAPH H 13", W 16", "THE FISHING SCHOONER" :Blue Nose. Pencil signed lower right, 58/100. Stamp and coin. Framed 22" x 24 1/2".
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May. 18, 2019
JIM CLARY OFFSET LITHOGRAPH "JONAH ABROAD"
Est: $150 - $250
JIM CLARY OFFSET LITHOGRAPH H 26", W 21", "JONAH ABROAD" :Numbered 6/10, AP. Pencil signed lower right with remark drawing. Frame 37" x 31".
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May. 18, 2019
JIM CLARY, OFFSET LITHOGRAPH
Est: $200 - $400
JIM CLARY, OFFSET LITHOGRAPH H 21", W 16", "ARE WE GLAD TO SEE YOU" :Numbered 9/20, AP with remark drawing. Framed 32" x 26 1/2".
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May. 17, 2019
JIM CLARY OFFSET LITHOGRAPH
Est: $100 - $200
JIM CLARY, OFFSET LITHOGRAPH, H 14", W 18", "STARS & STRIPES AMERICA'S CUP" :AP 9/20, pencil signed lower right. Framed 22" x 26" with remark drawing.
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May. 17, 2019
JIM CLARY, OFFSET LITHOGRAPH "EDMUND FITZGERALD"
Est: $100 - $200
JIM CLARY, OFFSET LITHOGRAPH, H 15", W 20", "EDMUND FITZGERALD" :Numbered 869/1000, pencil signed lower right and framed.
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May. 17, 2019
JIM CLARY, OFFSET LITHOGRAPH "EDMUND FITZGERALD"
Est: $100 - $200
JIM CLARY, OFFSET LITHOGRAPH, H 15", W 22", "EDMUND FITZGERALD" :Numbered 57/1000, pencil signed lower right. Framed 26" x 30 1/2".
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May. 17, 2019
JIM CLARY, COLOR LITHOGRAPH "THE GREATER DETROIT"
Est: $100 - $150
JIM CLARY, COLOR LITHOGRAPH, H 20", W 25", "THE GREATER DETROIT" :Depicts the Great Lakes Steamer "The Greater Detroit". Numbered 339/1000. Pencil signed lower right, framed and matted under glass.
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May. 18, 2018
JIM CLARY COLOR LITHOGRAPH SOUTH AMERICAN SHIP
Est: $50 - $125
JIM CLARY, COLOR LITHOGRAPH, SOUTH AMERICAN SHIP 151/750 H 20", W 36":DEPICTS THE S.S. SOUTH AMERICAN DEPARTING THE HARBOR AT MACKINAC ISLAND, MICHIGAN. PENCIL SIGNED LOWER RIGHT AND IN PRINT. FRAMED AND MATTED UNDER GLASS. #151/750. NEWSPAPER ARTICLES OF THE SHIP ON VERSO.
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May. 18, 2018
JIM CLARY COLOR LITHOGRAPH "TASHMOO"
Est: $50 - $125
JIM CLARY (AMERICAN 20TH C.) COLOR LITHOGRAPH, H 20", W 25 1/2", "TASHMOO":A JIM CLARY NAUTICAL COLOR LITHOGRAPH PRINT OF THE GREAT LAKES STEAMER "TASHMOO". THE TASHMOO WAS ONE OF THE FASTEST SHIPS ON THE GREAT LAKES IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY, IT SANK IN 1937 AFTER COLLIDING WITH A ROCK. FRAMED AND MATTED UNDER ACRYLIC. FRAME SIZE: H 29", W 35".
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Mar. 16, 2018
JIM CLARY COLOR LITHOGRAPH SOUTH AMERICAN SHIP
Est: $150 - $250
JIM CLARY, COLOR LITHOGRAPH, SOUTH AMERICAN SHIP 151/750 H 20", W 36"Depicts the S.S. South American departing the harbor at Mackinac Island, Michigan. Pencil signed lower right and in print. Framed and matted under glass. #151/750. Newspaper articles of the ship on verso.
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Dec. 17, 2017
JIM CLARY LITHOGRAPH
Est: $150 - $400
JIM CLARY LITHOGRAPH, H 30", W 23", "TITANIC":Complete title: "1:40 A.M. Titanic Time April 15, 1942". Pencil signed lower right and numbered edition 71/1,000 lower left. Framed and matted under acrylic.
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Jul. 14, 2017
JIM CLARY 'FEARED LOST SERIES' COLORED LITHOGRAPH
Est: $100 - $150
JIM CLARY 'FEARED LOST SERIES' COLORED LITHOGRAPH H 26'' W 18''. "OUT THERE":Depicts an approaching square rigged schooner on a foggy evening in calm seas, Framed, matted under glass, pencil signed lower right and numbered #448/500.
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Feb. 12, 2017
JIM CLARY PRINT
Est: $150 - $200
JIM CLARY, PRINT H 22", L 27", GREAT LAKES STEAMER "PUT-IN-BAY", PENCIL SIGNED:Titled and numbered edition 287/750. Framed and acid free double matted under acrylic. Restoration glass. Overall size H 29.5", L 35"
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Feb. 10, 2017
JIM CLARY PRINT
Est: $100 - $250
JIM CLARY, PRINT, H 19", W 24", "THE COLUMBIA":Matted and framed under glass, measures overall H.29 1/2" x 33 1/2". Numbered 494/1000, and pencil signed in the lower right margin.
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Dec. 16, 2016
JIM CLARY PRINT
Est: $150 - $200
JIM CLARY, PRINT H 22", L 27", GREAT LAKES STEAMER "PUT-IN-BAY", PENCIL SIGNED:Titled and numbered edition 287/750. Framed and acid free double matted under acrylic. Restoration glass. Overall size H 29.5", L 35"
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Nov. 18, 2016
JIM CLARY 'FEARED LOST SERIES' COLORED LITHOGRAPH H 26'' W 18''. "OUT THERE"
Est: $150 - $300
JIM CLARY 'FEARED LOST SERIES' COLORED LITHOGRAPH H 26'' W 18''. "OUT THERE" Depicts an approaching square rigged schooner on a foggy evening in calm seas, Framed, matted under glass, pencil signed lower right and numbered #448/500. Condition: good condition,
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Mar. 17, 2013
JIM CLARY, OFFSET COLOR LITHOGRAPH, 20" X 25", "USS MICHIGAN"
Est: $100 - $200
JIM CLARY, OFFSET COLOR LITHOGRAPH, 20" X 25", "USS MICHIGAN":#290/1776; pencil signed; remarque; framed.
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Mar. 17, 2013
JIM CLARY, COLOR OFFSET LITHOGRAPH, 20" X 34", "BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE"
Est: $100 - $200
JIM CLARY, COLOR OFFSET LITHOGRAPH, 20" X 34", "BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE":#843/1776; remarque; pencil signed; framed
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Apr. 22, 2012
JIM CLARY, LITHOGRAPH, THE GREATER DETROIT SHIP, 169/1000, 20" X 25"
Est: $400 - $600
JIM CLARY, LITHOGRAPH, THE GREATER DETROIT SHIP, 169/1000, 20" X 25": Pencil signed lower right; framed.
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Apr. 22, 2012
JIM CLARY, LITHOGRAPH, SHIP REGINA, 408/1000, 15" X 20"
Est: $200 - $300
JIM CLARY, LITHOGRAPH, SHIP REGINA, 408/1000, 15" X 20": Pencil signed lower right; framed.
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Apr. 22, 2012
JIM CLARY, LITHOGRAPH, THE ARGO, 379/1000, 15" X 20"
Est: $200 - $300
JIM CLARY, LITHOGRAPH, THE ARGO, 379/1000, 15" X 20": Pencil signed lower right; framed.
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Apr. 22, 2012
JIM CLARY, LITHOGRAPH, THE 1913 STORM, 439/1000, 20" X 25"
Est: $200 - $300
JIM CLARY, LITHOGRAPH, THE 1913 STORM, 439/1000, 20" X 25": Pencil signed lower right; framed.
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May. 14, 2010
JIM CLARY, PRINT "1913 STORM" 20" X 24":
Est: $150 - $250
JIM CLARY, PRINT "1913 STORM" 20" X 24": #480/1000. pencil signed. Charles Price freighter. Nicely framed Framed size: 29" x 33". " 20" X 24 1/2" image size.
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Feb. 16, 2007
JIM CLARY, COLOR OFFSET LITHOGRAPH, 20in. X 26", "ROGER BLOUGH", #630-750in. Unframed. Signed lower right, as well as within the lower right of image, titled lower-mid, and numbered lower left.
Est: $75 - $150
JIM CLARY, COLOR OFFSET LITHOGRAPH, 20in. X 26", "ROGER BLOUGH", #630-750in. Unframed. Signed lower right, as well as within the lower right of image, titled lower-mid, and numbered lower left.
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Feb. 16, 2007
JIM CLARY, COLOR OFFSET LITHOGRAPH, 20in. X 34" IMAGE SIZE, "BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE", #719-1726in. Pencil signed lower right, as well as within the image; titled lower-mid "Commodore Perry Breaks the British Line, Battle of Lake Erie September 10,
Est: $100 - $300
JIM CLARY, COLOR OFFSET LITHOGRAPH, 20in. X 34" IMAGE SIZE, "BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE", #719-1726in. Pencil signed lower right, as well as within the image; titled lower-mid "Commodore Perry Breaks the British Line, Battle of Lake Erie September 10, 1813", and numbered lower left. Unframed.
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Feb. 16, 2007
JIM CLARY, COLOR OFFSET LITHOGRAPH, 19 1/2in. X 26" IMAGE, "NAMING OF OLD IRONSIDES", #454-1000in. Pencil signed lower left, titled lower-mid "Naming of Old Ironsides, U.S.S. Constitution Engages H.M.S Guenniere, August 19, 1812", and numbered lower
Est: $100 - $300
JIM CLARY, COLOR OFFSET LITHOGRAPH, 19 1/2in. X 26" IMAGE, "NAMING OF OLD IRONSIDES", #454-1000in. Pencil signed lower left, titled lower-mid "Naming of Old Ironsides, U.S.S. Constitution Engages H.M.S Guenniere, August 19, 1812", and numbered lower left. Double embossed waterstamp lower left and lower right. Unframed.
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Feb. 16, 2007
JIM CLARY, COLOR OFFSET LITHOGRAPH, 26 1/2in. X 21" IMAGE, "1:40 A.M TITANIC TIME", #276-1000in. Pencil signed lower right, signature printed within the image, titled "1:40 A.M. Titanic Time, April 15, 1912", and numbered lower left. Unframed.
Est: $100 - $300
JIM CLARY, COLOR OFFSET LITHOGRAPH, 26 1/2in. X 21" IMAGE, "1:40 A.M TITANIC TIME", #276-1000in. Pencil signed lower right, signature printed within the image, titled "1:40 A.M. Titanic Time, April 15, 1912", and numbered lower left. Unframed.
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Feb. 16, 2007
JIM CLARY, COLOR OFFSET LITHOGRAPH, 20in. X 25" IMAGE, "THE FIRST HUNT: CHARLES W. MORGAN", #460-1000in. Unframed. Pencil signed lower right, as well as within the lower right of image. Titled lower-mid, and numbered lower left.
Est: $250 - $350
JIM CLARY, COLOR OFFSET LITHOGRAPH, 20in. X 25" IMAGE, "THE FIRST HUNT: CHARLES W. MORGAN", #460-1000in. Unframed. Pencil signed lower right, as well as within the lower right of image. Titled lower-mid, and numbered lower left.
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