Lot 2017: HAL EMPIE, OIL ON CANVAS, 24" X 34", "MOGOLLON

HAL EMPIE, OIL ON CANVAS, 24" X 34", "MOGOLLON RIM": AMERICAN 1909-2002: Signed lower right; original frame with artist's label on verso of backboard. Purchased by the consignor's father directly form the artist, Sept. 1956. Includes a booklet by Empie entitled, "Way Out West", published for Art Gallery Drug, Duncan, AZ, with the booklet including a signed portrait drawing dated 3/8/'65 on the inside of the back cover. The shipping information from the artist - a signed Sept. 1956 typed copy is also included. See the additional photos.