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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
Sep 14, 2017 - Sep 27, 2017
Framed Dunbar Dyson Beck (Ohio/California, 1903-1986) charcoal drawing of C.K. McClatchy, editor and owner of the Sacramento Bee newspaper. Appears to be unsigned. Dimensions (sight): 19.75"h x 15.75"w; (framed): 26.25"h x 22.25"w. Bears handwritten note affixed verso stating this drawing was used for the cover of Sacramento Magazine, May 1932. Dunbar Dyson Beck was a muralist, interior designer, painter and art educator. His work included a gold-leaf mural decoration for the band on a Steinway Grand Piano, which Theodore Steinway gifted to President Theodore Roosevelt. The piano remains in the East Room of the White House. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $68.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Please note we do not accept credit cards.
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