Lot 508: Gladys Rockmore Davis (American, 1901-1967), Now It Feels Better!, Initialed "GRD" l.r., Condition: Minor surface grime, minor abrasion

Name: Gladys Rockmore Davis (American, 1901-1967), Now It Feels Better!, Initialed "GRD" l.r., Condition: Minor surface grime, minor abrasion
Brand: Skinner
SKU: bc484becb2

Est: $2,000 USD - $3,000 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USSeptember 19, 2014

Item Overview

Description

Gladys Rockmore Davis (American, 1901-1967)

Now It Feels Better!
Initialed "GRD" l.r.
Oil on canvas, 27 x 30 in. (68.6 x 76.2 cm), framed.
Condition: Minor surface grime, minor abrasions.

Literature: Johnson & Johnson Advertisement, Life magazine, February 6, 1950, p. 21.

N.B. The present work is one of a series of advertising illustrations created by Davis for Johnson & Johnson surgical dressings, which debuted in March 1949.

A copy of Life magazine illustrating the present work, a photocopy of a Johnson & Johnson advertising memo describing the ad campaign, and a photocopy of a biography on Davis by Johnson & Johnson accompany the lot.

Artist or Maker

Gladys Rockmore Davis

Condition Report

There are no rips or repairs to the canvas. However, there is a lot of excess canvas that has been folded around the stretcher on the back at the top and bottom. There are 9 inches of extra canvas along the bottom edge that is painted with the continuation of the floor boards from the front. The extra canvas at the top measures 5 1/2 inches and is just primed and does not continue the designs from the front.

Under UV light no retouch is apparent. There is a "rim" of brighter blue pigment along the outside edge of the hair of the girl, but it appears to be original to the composition. There is also some discolored varnish more apparent in the background between the faces of the two children.

The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

American & European Works of Art

Skinner

September 19, 2014, 04:00 PM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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