Bidspirit auction | CARTOON BY ELLSWORTH P. SMITH

CARTOON BY ELLSWORTH P. SMITH (OHIO, 1895-1996) - Titled ”TO WHAT END MUST A GUY GO FOR FOR PEACE and QUIET!”, watercolor on paper, signed lower right. A comical view of a man reading while cooking over a fire. The barn in the background has ”SEIPLE” on the roof and in his pocket is a rolled up paper that appears to read ”PRESTON SEIPLE LITHOGRAPH.” Matted and framed, 17.25” high, 15.25” wide (overall). This watercolor was likely a retirement gift to Canton, Ohio resident Donald Preston (1924-2017). Preston retired from Seiple Lithograph in 1990. As longtime art director for the Hoover Company in North Canton, Smith would have no doubt known and worked with Preston over the years. Provenance: an Ohio collection. NOTE: We are happy to answer questions and take additional photos of lots prior to the auction (the sooner submitted the better). Any updates or new photographs will be posted to the catalog on our website. Please check there prior to placing bids to ensure that you have the most up-to-date information. SHIPPING: We offer in-house shipping on all lots in this auction. Please see the terms for more information and contact us for a packing/shipping estimate. Condition: Light toning; not removed from the frame.