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Apr 16, 2016 - Apr 17, 2016
Charles Hubbell (American, 1898-1971)
American (Cleveland, Ohio), mid-20th century. A collection of seven sets of original sketches with corresponding prints used for Thompson Products (later TRW) calendars including, Stinson Station Wagon sketch with More Time for Fun print, Air Comet sketch with America's First Jet Design print, H-23 - On Maneuvers sketch with Hiller H-23-b Helicopter -- General Utility print, untitled sketch with Hickam Air Force Base, Honolulu, Hawaii print, P-84 sketch with The Republic of P-84 "Thunderjet" print, untitled sketch with Survival in Alaska print, H-21 - Newfoundland sketch with Piasecki H-21C "Workhorse" Helicoptere -- Heavy Cargo Transport; each signed; (largest sketch) 17 x 12.25, (largest print) 16.75 x 13.75 in.
Charles Hubbell was one of the most recognized commercial aviation artists of the 20th century. Born in Lakewood, Ohio, he joined the Naval Air Service during World War I and graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1923. He created over 500 paintings during his career, many of which included aircraft that he had piloted.
Provenance: Gift of the Artist's Family
Some yellowing of paper and minor tears consistent with age, Stinson Station Wagon sketch has some small tears around perimeter.
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