Lot 203: GEORGE MIKSCH SUTTON (AMERICAN, 1898-1982) ORNITHOLOGY PAINTING

GEORGE MIKSCH SUTTON (AMERICAN, 1898-1982) ORNITHOLOGY PAINTING, watercolor on paper, depicting a long-legged bird standing on a rock, signed "George Miksch Sutton 1920" lower right, later frame.

9 1/2" x 6 1/2" sight.

First quarter 20th century.

Very good condition with some light soiling and foxing.

Formerly in the collection of Dr. E. R. Eller, Pittsburgh, PA.

George Sutton was a world-renowned ornithologist and one of the best known and most beloved bird artists of the 20th century. This early work was executed shortly after he was expelled from Bethany College for leading a student revolt against mandatory ROTC training. The college granted him his B.S. degree in 1923.