Bidspirit auction | George Van Millett (1864-1953)

George Van Millett (1864-1953) - GEORGE VAN MILLETT (1864-1953) PUBLISHED OIL ON CANVAS. George Van Millett (1864-1953) Duckhunter Circa 1925 The oil on canvas is signed lower right front. This work was featured on page 60 of 'Return to the Heartland: Rediscovering George Van Millet' by Lynn Mackle, Rockhill Books, Kansas City, 2011. In her accomplished Ms. Mackle relates the following in regard to this image, '' One senses that many of Millett's happiest hours were spent at Baldwin Lake, hunting and fishing with the lures he crafted by hand. Dr. Van Robinson, a grandson, recalls restful days spent fishing with his grandfather, when his job as a youngster was retrieving those special lures from the lake. Dr. Robinson remembers that Millett, with whom he lived for several years, was a wonderful and patient mentor, spending many hours teaching him to hunt and fish.'' Canvas measures 20 x 30 with a framed size of 24.5 x x 36.25 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Canvas measures 20 x 30 with a framed size of 24.5 x x 36.25 inches. Condition Very good original condition. There are no issues of scratches, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up. There is moderate craqueleure as shown. Provenance The Collection of James and Virginia Moffett, Kansas City, Missouri.