GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
THE ORIGINAL WATER COLOR ARTWORK FOR IVER JOHNSON’S 1906 CALENDAR.This wonderful watercolor depicting a beautiful young female equestrian leaping a fence with her horse is the actual watercolor created by well-known artist, Alex Rummler. Accompanying this original watercolor is also a dated letter from Bruce Rayeske, company historian for Iver Johnson from 1964-1973. In this letter, Mr. Rayeske affirms that this is the very watercolor created by Alex Rummler for Iver Johnson. Mr. Rayeske states that he acquired the watercolor from Paul Jacobson of Fitchburg, Massachusetts in 1966 and that Mr. Jacobson had acquire the painting from his good friend, Luther Otto, who was at the time of the acquisition President of the Iver Johnson company. Mr. Otto had shared with Jacobsen that the painting had hung in one of the Iver Johnson offices for many years. It is rare to find original artwork for advertisements pertaining to firearms and ammunition and this is a great rarity. A combination of the beautiful lady, the excitement and action of the leaping horse, the extremely well executed imagery, all subtly incorporating the advertisement for Iver Johnson revolvers. In combination with the history and provenance this makes for a very rare opportunity. SIZE: 30 ¼” wide x 36 ¼” high (including frame). 16 ¾” wide x 22 ½” high (image only). CONDITION: Excellent condition. Appears to be untouched. Watercolor is bright and strong. 49567-1 JDJ (15,000-20,000)