Lot 1042
Giguere, George (early 20th Century). American illustrator specializing in war and western genres.
Here we offer three original paintings by George Giguere created for men's adventure magazines. Including: 1. "Call of the North". Watercolor on paper laid down. Signed "George Giguere" at the lower right. Measuring 10½ x 12½". Water stains, remnants of an adhesive and soiling in margins. 2. "The Departure". Watercolor on board. Signed "George Giguere" at the lower right. Measuring 15¼ x 17". Board is buckled, soiling and foxing, mostly in margins, some water damage. 3. "Spawn of the North". Watercolor and gouache on paper laid down. Signed "George Giguere" at the lower right. Measuring 12½ x 14¼". Staining at edges, buckling, two 1" horizontal folds at left edge. Overall, the group is in fair to good condition.
With a common nautical motif, these three watercolors illustrate vignettes of a sassy blonde with hands on her hips, a red-headed woman yearning for the coast, and a frontiersman rowing a canoe at the mercy of the woman pointing a rifle.
Estimated Value $600 - 750.
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