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Walter G. Ratterman
Boy Drying Hands with Mother s Help, Probable Magazine Story Illustration

1926

$5,000
£3,833.13
€4,386.18
CA$7,066.13
A$7,680.60
CHF 4,111.55
MX$92,840.65
NOK 51,813.53
SEK 47,785.53
DKK 32,757.78

About the Item

A boy cleans his hands with the help of his mother as he assists her in the kitchen. Probable magazine story illustration Medium: Oil on canvas Artwork Dimensions (sight): 27.5" x 25" Framed: 31.75" x 29" Signed and dated: Lower Left
  • Creator:
    Walter G. Ratterman (1887-1944, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1926
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.75 in (80.65 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 48221stDibs: LU384317162542

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