Lot 1436: JOSEPH WATSON LITTLE (American, 20th Century) "REBECCA" (The American Weekly Cover Illustration)

Oil on canvas cover illustration for the American Weekly featuring Rebecca from the woman in the bible series. Illustration shows standing Rebecca holding vase next to wise man in Mediterranean setting. Housed in a fancy white and gilt gesso decorated frame. Accompanying lot is a similarly framed print proof for the cover of the American Weekly.

31-1/2" x 26".

Very good.

Purchased from warehouse at San Simeon out of the William Randolph Hearst St. Estate May 11th, 1965. San Simeon inventory No. 3143.