Victor Anderson Print with a Problem

[JimDon]

I picked up this print at a antiques sale at my local thrift store for $45. It is a charming print called "Second Childhood" by Victor C. Anderson. He was a fairly well-known illustrator who died in the 30s. Well if you haven't guessed the problem with this print yet I will tell you. It is not a print but a freaking original!!!! I'm trying to see if this is from a magazine cover or not. It's an overall good condition but it does have some discoloration in the upper left. It apparently was museum mounted in 1977 according to the label on the back.

 

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[captain flintlock]

That's a really cool find! Well worth researching more. Keep us posted.

 

[trdhrdr007]

When I see what looks like a copyright symbol in the middle of the artists name I immediately assume print. I'm curious. What does the label on the back look like? Is it a watercolor?

 

[Drmad7]

That thing is awesome! I would have been forced to buy it also!

 

[GibH]

When I see what looks like a copyright symbol in the middle of the artists name I immediately assume print. I'm curious. What does the label on the back look like? Is it a watercolor?

It isn't a copyright symbol, it's his middle initial. I found a copy of it from a Life Magazine here:
https://www.fulltable.com/vts/m/mag/life/anderson/a.htm



Life January 15, 1920. Titled "Never Again" on that page.

 

[JimDon]

It isn't a copyright symbol, it's his middle initial. I found a copy of it from a Life Magazine here:
https://www.fulltable.com/vts/m/mag/life/anderson/a.htm

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Life January 15, 1920. Titled "Never Again" on that page.

Man you are freaking amazing! I spent hours looking for this online. Thank you so much!!!! Now I think I'm gonna keep it!

 

[GibH]

Man you are freaking amazing! I spent hours looking for this online. Thank you so much!!!! Now I think I'm gonna keep it!

You're welcome, glad I was able to help.

 

[JimDon]

UPDATE. I just sent it to a dealer in Pennsylvania who is interested in buying it. I will keep you updated