Frank Kettlewell (1889-1969) Original Yosemite Pen and Ink Art for the Oakland Tribune | Annex Auctions
Ends March 16, 2025
Frank Kettlewell (1889-1969) Original Yosemite Pen and Ink Art for the Oakland Tribune
Dimensions: 17” x 14 5/8”
Original pen and ink art by Frank Kettlewell, who worked for the Oakland Tribune from 1912 to 1966, eventually becoming art director. Subject matter is a proposal for Highway 140 from Merced to Yosemite (El Portal). Highway 140 was completed in 1926, dating this original art to a period of 1912-1926. Note the types of cars drawn motoring to Yosemite, typical of the 1910’s-1920’s. Signed in ink with bird caricature bottom left.
Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $45 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.
Condition:Fair: Top edge trimmed. Foxing and toning
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