Description: Harry Bennett (1919-2012) Original Cover Illustration fo “The Golden Unicorn” by Phyllis Whitney, + Proof from Publisher Published by Fawcett 1976, First paperback edition Egg tempera on gesso board Some damage to corners, and edges, see photos. Matt and frame would cover. Signed by artist Unframed Harry Bennett painted at least 1800 illustrations for mainly paperback books during his career, this was painted in 1975 published in 1976 Bennett was a facile master at medium and technique and managed to adapt with the times and his own interest. In the 1950's he used caseins, gouache, and oils. In the 1960's he variously used colored inks, collage, oil, acrylic, and spent years working with egg tempera. He was fascinated with the old masters' techniques and mediums and made his own egg tempera paints and oil paints as well. Please see all photos for details of the painting and measurements Signature required on delivery as per EBay rules Please contact me for questions
Price: 500 USD
Location: Towson, Maryland
End Time: 2024-09-25T18:39:25.000Z
Shipping Cost: 65.95 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Harry Bennett
Unit of Sale: Set
Signed By: Harry Bennett,
Size: Medium
Signed: Yes
Title: The Golden Unicorn By Phyllis Whitney
Material: Gesso Board, Egg Tempera
Item Length: 30 in
Region of Origin: Connecticut, USA
Framing: Unframed
Subject: Book Covers, Figures, Advertising, Art, Romantic Novels, Suspense, Intrigue, Historical Romance, Gothic Romance, artist's cover proof
Type: Painting + Artist Proof
Year of Production: 1976
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Theme: Art
Style: Illustration Art
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Production Technique: Egg Tempera
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Width: 23
Time Period Produced: 1970-1979
