American Art and Pennsylvania Impressionists

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Lot 56

Norman Rockwell (American, 1894–1978) Character Study

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The present work belonged to Sir Jay Chernis (1906-1996), an American composer known for submitted an anthem to the Queen of England, which precipitated his knighthood and made him Composer Laureate. Chernis met Rockwell in Stockbridge in the fall of 1975, and had his painting dedicated by the master then, as proven by the heartfelt inscription of the reverse of the present work.

Provenance

The Artist.

Collection of Sir Jay Chernis (1906-1996), circa 1970.

By descent in the Chernis family.

Private Collection, New York.

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Norman Rockwell (American, 1894–1978) Character Study

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Provenance

The Artist.

Collection of Sir Jay Chernis (1906-1996), circa 1970.

By descent in the Chernis family.

Private Collection, New York.

American Art and Pennsylvania Impressionists

Norman Rockwell (American, 1894–1978) Character Study

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Norman Rockwell (American, 1894–1978) Character Study