Outstanding, signed J. Allen St. John original watercolour monochrome painting. Featuring a fight to the death between an Inuit and a ferocious Polar Bear. We are very pleased to offer this piece for public auction.
James Allen St. John (October 1, 1872 – May 23, 1957) was an American author, artist and illustrator. He is especially remembered for his illustrations for the novels of Edgar Rice Burroughs, although he illustrated works of many types. He taught at the Chicago Art Institute and with the American Academy of Art. He is considered by many to be 'The Godfather of Modern Fantasy Art'.
Sight measures 24 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches and overall with frame and double matte 35 x 25 1/2 inches. Condition is overall very good, there are two small holes in the upper corners where it had been pinned. Also various water spots, very slight foxing and a few small scraps. A very powerful scene by a wonderful listed artist.
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