An Archive of Thirteen Conceptual Sketches for I.J. Fox, by James Montgomery Flagg and Russell Patterson, 1940s

This lot includes thirteen illustrations: 12 Fashion, 1 Store Front Elevation.

THE FIRST
Lambskin fur coat illustration with green and teal accents.
Artist: Russell Patterson
Medium: Watercolor and pencil on watercolor board

Approximate Measurements:
20" x 11"

THE SECOND
Raccoon fur coat illustration with blue and white stripe accents.
Artist: Russell Patterson
Medium: Watercolor and pencil on watercolor board

Approximate Measurements:
20.25" x 14"

THE THIRD
Mink dyed muskrat fur coat illustration with green and white stripe accents.
Artist: Russell Patterson
Medium: Watercolor and pencil on watercolor board

Approximate Measurements:
20" x 15.25"

THE FOURTH
Norse blue-dyed red fox fur coat illustration with blue accents.
Artist: Russell Patterson
Medium: Watercolor and pencil on watercolor board

Approximate Measurements:
20" x 15"

THE FIFTH
Greyed kid skin coat illustration with red, white, and blue accents.
Artist: Russell Patterson
Medium: Watercolor and pencil on watercolor board

Approximate Measurements:
20" x 16"

THE SIXTH
Dyed skunk fur coat illustration with red and pink accents.
Artist: Russell Patterson
Medium: Watercolor and pencil on watercolor board

Approximate Measurements:
20" x 15.25"

THE SEVENTH
Natural squirrel fur coat illustration with dual green strip accents.
Approximate Measurements:
20.25" x 13.75"

THE EIGHTH
Trio of mink, leopard, and lambskin fur coats illustration with purple, yellow, and orange accents.
Artist: Russell Patterson
Medium: Watercolor and pencil on watercolor board

Approximate Measurements:
20" x 28"

THE NINTH
Trio of mink and lambskin fur coats illustration with red, white, and citron accents.
Artist: Russell Patterson
Medium: Watercolor and pencil on watercolor board

Approximate Measurements:
20" x 27.5"

THE TENTH
Silver fox fur coat illustration with olive green accent.
Artist: James Montgomery Flagg
Medium: Watercolor and pencil on watercolor board

Approximate Measurements:
21" x 15"

THE ELEVENTH
Gray Persian fur coat illustration with red and blue accents.
Artist: James Montgomery Flagg
Medium: Watercolor and pencil on watercolor board

Approximate Measurements:
21" x 13.5"

THE TWELFTH
Black caracul fur coat illustration with pink and gray accents.
Artist: James Montgomery Flagg
Medium: Watercolor and pencil on watercolor board

Approximate Measurements:
21" x 15"

THE THIRTEENTH
I.J. Fox Store Front Elevation Sketch
Artist: Unsigned
Medium: Graphite pencil on Bristol board

Approximate Measurements:
13.5" x 11.5"

Condition:

The overall condition is good. Each of the illustrations was at one time matted and framed but has since been unmounted which is noticeable when looking at each piece. Inside of the penciled mat area, the illustrations are most all in very good condition with some minor darkening due to normal exposure, and fairly minor spots. Where the matting was placed torn paper and dried adhesive are noticeable along with the artist's notes and test markings for coloration. Fur varieties are marked on the backs of most pieces in pencil handwriting.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

[email protected]312.334.4222

Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

Michael Hall

Cataloguer, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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Spring Fashion: A Century of Couture

An Archive of Thirteen Conceptual Sketches for ***I.J. Fox*, by James Montgomery Flagg and Russell Patterson, 1940s**

Spring Fashion: A Century of Couture

An Archive of Thirteen Conceptual Sketches for I.J. Fox, by James Montgomery Flagg and Russell Patterson, 1940s

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An Archive of Thirteen Conceptual Sketches for ***I.J. Fox*, by James Montgomery Flagg and Russell Patterson, 1940s**