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Leslie Thrasher (American 1889 - 1936), "Dearest Sandford, Yes - Lil", Oil on canvas, Signed lower right Leslie Thrasher, 17 1/2" x 13 3/4", Condition: canvas restretched and relined

Leslie Thrasher (American 1889 - 1936) "Dearest Sandford, Yes - Lil" Oil on canvas Signed lower right Leslie Thrasher 17 1/2" x 13 3/4" Condition: canvas restretched and relined

Antique c. 1915 Black Americana Cream of Wheat "What De'Debil' You-All Laughin' At Anyhow?" Advertisement by Leslie Thrasher FRAMED

Charles Leslie Thrasher (September 15, 1889 – December 2, 1936) was an American illustrator best known for his magazine covers for Liberty magazine and the Saturday Evening Post. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

THRASHER, Leslie (1889-1936). Pair of Fisk Tires Advertisin...

THRASHER, Leslie (1889-1936). Pair of Fisk Tires Advertising Posters. 1926. Two lithograph posters with illustrations tied to Fisk’s slogan “Time to Re-Tire.” In the first, a man looks on as a woman is bothered by her high-heeled shoes. In the second, a horse glowers at a blacksmith preparing horseshoes. 28 x 18 ¾”. Over-painting in image and margins. Linen backed. B+/B.

LESLIE THRASHER (1889-1936) "Conference on the Mound." [COVER ART / SATURDAY EVENING POST / BASEBALL]

LESLIE THRASHER (1889-1936) "Conference on the Mound." Cover for The Saturday Evening Post, published June 8, 1912. Oil on canvas. 874x576 mm; 34 1/4x22 3/4 inches (sight). Signed "Leslie Thrasher" and dated [19]11 in lower left image. Professionally restored. Nicely framed. A framed tear sheet of the printed cover accompanies the lot. Provenance: Illustration House, September 1997; thence to Dick McDonough. This was the first of more than 20 covers produced by Thrasher for The Saturday Evening Post from 1912 through 1937.

LESLIE THRASHER, (AMERICAN 1889-1936), THE NEWBORN

LESLIE THRASHER (american 1889-1936) THE NEWBORN Signed 'Leslie/Thrasher' bottom left, oil on canvas 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6cm) provenance: The Collection of Victor Niederhoffer.

Leslie Thrasher. Oil/Canvas, Illust., You Moron

Leslie Thrasher (New York, 1889-1936). An oil on canvas illustration titled "You Moron" depicting an angry woman at a card game. Cover for Liberty Magazine, May 23, 1931. Signed lower left and titled on back. Canvas: 20 in x 17 in.

Leslie Thrasher (American, 1889-1936) Oil Painting

Leslie Thrasher (American, 1889-1936) Oil on Canvas, Cream of Wheat Advertisement, 1913. Woman sprawled on the ground after catching sight of sign to buy cereal: "What De Debil You..." Size: 36'' x 24'', 91 x 61 cm (stretcher); 42'' x 30'', 107 x 76 cm (frame).

CHARLES LESLIE THRASHER (AMERICAN 1889-1936)

CHARLES LESLIE THRASHER (AMERICAN 1889-1936) Self-Portrait, oil on canvas board 51 x 40.5 cm (20 x 16 in.) signed lower right LOT NOTES Like his contemporary, Norman Rockwell, Leslie Thrasher is best known for his covers of weekly periodicals beginning with the Saturday Evening Post in 1912, for which Thrasher produced almost two dozen covers before enlisting to fight in WWI, and then eventually his famous series for Liberty magazine. Between 1924 and 1932 Thrasher painted 360 covers for Liberty in a series titled “For the Love o` Lil” in which he showed the antics of a young fictional couple, Lil and Stanford, from youth to middle age. This lot is being sold without reserve.

Leslie Thrasher (N.Y. 1889-1936)

Leslie Thrasher (N.Y. 1889-1936), original Cream Of Wheat Illustration. Oil on canvas. Tom Sawyer on box with young Rastus in background. Provenance Ex: Kraft Food Collection/Morton Grove Ill.. 36" x 24". Reference: "The Nabisco Brands Collection Of Cream Of Wheat / Advertising Art" (By Dave Stivers),page 92.

CHARLES LESLIE THRASHER (AMERICAN 1889-1936)

CHARLES LESLIE THRASHER (AMERICAN 1889-1936) Self-Portrait, oil on canvas board 51 x 40.5 cm (20 x 16 in.) signed lower right LOT NOTES Like his contemporary, Norman Rockwell, Leslie Thrasher is best known for his covers of weekly periodicals beginning with the Saturday Evening Post in 1912, for which Thrasher produced almost two dozen covers before enlisting to fight in WWI, and then eventually his famous series for Liberty magazine. Between 1924 and 1932 Thrasher painted 360 covers for Liberty in a series titled ÒFor the Love oÕ LilÓ in which he showed the antics of a young fictional couple, Lil and Stanford, from youth to middle age.

BOWL HAIRCUT BY LESLIE (CHARLES LESLIE) THRASHER (AMERICAN, 1889-1936).

BOWL HAIRCUT BY LESLIE (CHARLES LESLIE) THRASHER (AMERICAN, 1889-1936). Oil on canvas, signed and dated "11" lower left. A boy seen with a bowl on his head while his mother trims his hair. 28"h. 22.25"w., unframed. Born in Piedmont, West Virginia, Thrasher went on to become a prolific illustration artist. From 1924 to 1930 Thrasher, a contemporary of Norman Rockwell, created a weekly cover for Liberty magazine earning $1,000 for each illustration. Thrasher is best known for his depictions of middle class America, often capturing scenes of everyday life.

WASHING DISHES BY LESLIE (CHARLES LESLIE) THRASHER (AMERICAN, 1889-1936).

WASHING DISHES BY LESLIE (CHARLES LESLIE) THRASHER (AMERICAN, 1889-1936). Oil on canvas, signed lower left. A mother seen behind her son while he dries dishes. 28"h. 22"w., unframed. Born in Piedmont, West Virginia, Thrasher went on to become a prolific illustration artist. From 1924 to 1930 Thrasher, a contemporary of Norman Rockwell, created a weekly cover for Liberty magazine earning $1,000 for each illustration. Thrasher is best known for his depictions of middle class America, often capturing scenes of everyday life.

PORTRAIT OF A BOY BY LESLIE (CHARLES LESLIE) THRASHER (AMERICAN, 1889-1936).

PORTRAIT OF A BOY BY LESLIE (CHARLES LESLIE) THRASHER (AMERICAN, 1889-1936). Oil on canvas, signed lower right. A small boy seen wearing a straw hat with a wood plank in back pants pocket. 22"h. 9.75"w., in a wood frame, 24"h. 12.25"w. Born in Piedmont, West Virginia, Thrasher went on to become a prolific illustration artist. From 1924 to 1930 Thrasher, a contemporary of Norman Rockwell, created a weekly cover for Liberty magazine earning $1,000 for each illustration. Thrasher is best known for his depictions of middle class America, often capturing scenes of everyday life.

ANY WHY NOT BY LESLIE (CHARLES LESLIE) THRASHER (AMERICAN, 1889-1936).

ANY WHY NOT BY LESLIE (CHARLES LESLIE) THRASHER (AMERICAN, 1889-1936). Oil on canvas, signed lower right, dated verso "April 7 '28". Depicting a young couple dreaming by the fire of possibilities for a small boy. 19.75"h. 16"w., without stretchers. Born in Piedmont, West Virginia, Thrasher went on to become a prolific illustration artist. From 1924 to 1930 Thrasher, a contemporary of Norman Rockwell, created a weekly cover for Liberty magazine earning $1,000 for each illustration. Thrasher is best known for his depictions of middle class America, often capturing scenes of everyday life.

WASH YOUR FACE BY LESLIE (CHARLES LESLIE) THRASHER (AMERICAN, 1889-1936).

WASH YOUR FACE BY LESLIE (CHARLES LESLIE) THRASHER (AMERICAN, 1889-1936). Oil on canvas, signed lower left, dated verso "Feb. 8, '36". A small blonde girl wearing a bright green hat applies snow to a smaller child's face. 19.75"h. 16"w., unstretched. Born in Piedmont, West Virginia,Thrasher went on to become a prolific illustration artist. From 1924 to 1930 Thrasher, a contemporary of Norman Rockwell, created a weekly cover for Liberty magazine earning $1,000 for each illustration. Thrasher is best known for his depictions of middle class America, often capturing scenes of everyday life.

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) Hoping for a Lett

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) Hoping for a Letter, Liberty magazine cover, April 28, 1934 Oil on canvas 25 x 23 in. Signed lower center From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) I Quit!, Liberty

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) I Quit!, Liberty magazine cover, March 29, 1930 Oil on canvas 20 x 17 in. Signed lower center From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) New Provisions Oi

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) New Provisions Oil on canvas 21 x 17 in. Signed lower right From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) Where's Mama?, Li

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) Where's Mama?, Liberty magazine cover, October 1929 Oil on canvas 15.25 x 13.75 in. Signed lower right From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) The Winner Oil on

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) The Winner Oil on canvas 20 x 16 in. Signed lower left From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) Shooting Craps Oi

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) Shooting Craps Oil on canvas 19 x 15.5 in. Signed lower right From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) Collier's cover, November 8, 1924 Oil on board 18 x 14.5 in. Signed lower right From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) Collier's cover, November 8, 1924 Oil on board 18 x 14.5 in. Signed lower right From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) Liberty magazine cover, November 6, 1926 Oil on canvas 20 x 16 in. Signed lower left From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) Liberty magazine cover, November 6, 1926 Oil on canvas 20 x 16 in. Signed lower left From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) Trouble at the Ga

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) Trouble at the Garage Oil on canvas 28 x 22 in. Signed lower right From the Estate of Charles Martignette

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) Liberty magazine

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) Liberty magazine cover, August 29, 1931 Oil on canvas 17.5 x 16 in. Signed lower left From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) Hanging the

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) Hanging the Laundry, Liberty cover, c. 1925 Oil on canvas 19 x 15 in. Signed lower right From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) Departure at

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) Departure at the Train Station, Liberty magazine cover, February 2, 1929 Oil on canvas 16.5 x 13.5 in. Signed lower left From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) Showtime,

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) Showtime, Liberty cover, July 10, 1926 Oil on canvas 18.25 x 16 in. Signed lower right A copy of the July 10, 1926 issue of Liberty magazine is included with this lot. PROVENANCE: Alan M. Goffman American Paintings, New York (label verso).

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) She Loves Me

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936) She Loves Me ...She Loves Me Not Oil on canvas 17 x 15 in. Signed lower right From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

THRASHER, Leslie. 1913 O/C of Smoking Hunter

(Probably Liberty Magazine Cover). Signed and inscribed lower right. Illustration House notes "His covers...are full of character and homely American humor yet in six years at Liberty, Thrasher painted more covers than did Rockwell inhis whole career with the Sat. Eve. Post! Size 35 x 25 Cond: Good. Provenance: Old New York Horse Enthusiast Estate Condition: good

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936), "You Tell

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936), "You Tell Your Mother-!", oil on canvas, illustration for cover of Liberty Magazine June 22, 1929, signed l/r, titled by accompanying original magazine issue, approx. 20"h, 16"w; unframed, unstretched, pinholes to corners, some flaking.

Leslie Thrasher Advertisement, Cream of Wheat,

Leslie Thrasher Advertisement, Cream of Wheat, 1913; Boys with fishing rods, hiding behind a sign; mother searching for them.

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936), "Hoping For

LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936), "Hoping For a Letter", oil on canvas, signed l/c, c.1930's, 25"h, 23"w; some craquelure. Note: "Hoping For a Letter" was an illustration for the cover of the "Yankee Clipper".

Leslie Thrasher: I Quit, oil on canvas

Leslie Thrasher American, 1889-1936 I Quit Signed l/r: Leslie Thrasher Oil on canvas Size 20 1/2 x 17 1/4 inches ( 52.1 x 43.8 cm ) Frame 24 x 20 3/4 inches ( 61.0 x 52.7 cm ) Note: Visible paint loss and surface scratches throughout the painting

Leslie Thrasher: The Burned Supper, oil on canvas, (Condition: paint loss is extensive)

Leslie Thrasher American, 1889-1936 The Burned Supper Signed l/l: Leslie Thrasher Oil on canvas Size 17 x 15 1/2 inches ( 43.2 x 39.4 cm ) Frame 20 x 19 inches ( 50.8 x 48.3 cm ) Note: Condition: Paint loss is extensive throughout the painting

Leslie Thrasher: A Domestic Squabble, oil on canvas, (condition issues-painting is coming off support)

Leslie Thrasher American, 1889-1936 A Domestic Squabble Signed l/r: Leslie Thrasher Oil on canvas Size 18 x 13 inches ( 45.7 x 33.0 cm ) Frame 21 x 15 inches ( 53.3 x 38.1 cm ) Note: Condition issues - (The painting is coming off support), visible paint loss and surface scratches throughout

Leslie Thrasher: The Bather, oil on canvas

Leslie Thrasher American, 1889-1936 The Bather Signed l/r: Leslie Thrasher Oil on canvas Size 15 1/4 x 13 inches ( 38.7 x 33.0 cm ) Frame 18 1/2 x 16 3/4 inches ( 47.0 x 42.5 cm )

FRAMED PAINTING The Package From Home, depicting two men at camp eagerly opening a care package. Signed lower right on delivery crate "From Leslie Thrasher" (American illustrator, 1889-1936). Oil on canvas, 20 3/4" x 17".

[ Illustration ] Leslie Thrasher 1889-1936 Magazine cover: Children putting glue inside father's hat. Liberty; oil on canvas, 16 x 14in signed ll

[ Illustration ] Leslie Thrasher 1889-1936 Magazine cover: Children putting glue inside father's hat. Liberty; oil on canvas, 16 x 14in signed ll

[ Illustration ] Artist Unidentified Probably magazine cover: Young girl telling secret to another. ca. 1940; oil on canvas, 19.5 x 12. 75in not signed E2000-3000 May be the work of Leslie Thrasher or Russell Sambrook.

[ Illustration ] Artist Unidentified Probably magazine cover: Young girl telling secret to another. ca. 1940; oil on canvas, 19.5 x 12. 75in not signed E2000-3000 May be the work of Leslie Thrasher or Russell Sambrook.