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THBBarse Miller Watercolor, "V-Mail Operations"
About Seller
300 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
United States
Witherell’s auction house is a family business rooted in a passion for fine art and antiques, based in Sacramento, a region known for its history and its important 20th century art scene. It all started when Brad Witherell was gifted a Civil War-era Henry rifle from his uncle as a teen, spurring his...Read more
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TimedOct 19, 2017 - Nov 2, 2017
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- Lot Description
Unframed matted Barse Miller (1904-1973) watercolor on paper, "V-Mail Operations". Signed and dated ('42) lower right. Paper label affixed to mat, "Series #2, Picture #3, "Airgraph Department V" / V-Mail operation, S.F.P.E.". Handwritten verso, "Airgraph Dept. V. - E.K.Co. S.F. 8/18/42 Barse Miller, Capt. OMC / S2 #3 Photographed 1/20/43 Ft. Mason." Dimensions: (paper) 15.5"h x 22.75"w; (overall) 20"h x 28"w. Miller was an accomplished artist who, during WWII, became a special artist correspondent for Life magazine attached to Gen. MacArthur's Pacific headquarters. His works are an important visual documentation of the war. Victory mail (V-mail) was an innovative tool which freed up shipping space for war materials by microfilming letter sheets. Kodak ran the V-mail operation at Ft Mason, San Francisco. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $50.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Please note we do not accept credit cards.
Some toning with wear and staining to mat, watercolor paper is affixed to mat with brown mailing tape verso. Witherells strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherells. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions.Condition
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