LOT Old Heritage Auctions  /  2007 May Signature Texas Arts Auction #653  / 

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TOM LEA, Early Texas art

Currency:USD Category:Art Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
TOM LEA, Early Texas art
<B>TOM LEA (1907-2001)</B></I><BR>Group of items from <I>The Wonderful Country,</B></I> including two original Tom Lea artworks<BR>Various mediums<BR>Various sizes<BR>Map signed lower left<BR>Set design unsigned<BR><BR>This archive of material from Tom Lea's files on <I>The Wonderful Country</B></I> was sold (deaccessioned) from the downtown branch of the El Paso Public Library<BR><BR>The first item is a set design executed in watercolor and ink. The second item is a map inscribed with the following: <I>This map I made to hang over my work table during the writing of The Wonderful Country - Tom Lea.</B></I> The third item is a mounted black and white silver gelatin photo of a painting Tom Lea did of Robert Mitchum. The photo is inscribed in Tom Lea's hand: <I>Portrait of Robert Mitchum in the role of Martin Brady San Miguel de Allende, Gto. Mexico, 7 Dec. 1958 -- Tom Lea.</B></I> The fourth item is a vintage poster for the movie. The fifth through seventh items are photos taken on the set of the movie. One of the photos shows the movie set depicted in the watercolor.<BR><BR>This is a wonderful opportunity to own two Tom Lea original artworks, plus the associated book and movie ephemera.<BR><BR>Provenance:<BR>El Paso Public Library<BR>Acquired from the above by the present owner<BR><BR> <B>Condition Report:</B> Excellent condition. Unframed.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>) <BR><BR><B>Important not
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