$296
Dean Cornwell (American, 1892-1960) Portrait Study of Theodore Newton Vail, c. 1953 Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 57 x 67 in. (144.8 x 170.2 cm), framed. Condition: Strip lined. N.B. This work depicting the former AT&T president was a study for a portrait that was reproduced as the cover illustration for the May 1957, 50th Anniversary issue of Topics , a house publication of AT&T. A boxed copy of Topics and a framed photo of the AT&T board of trustees that depicts the final version accompany the lot.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-07-15