May 2026 General Consignment Auction
Lot 425:
Description
19937
Framed print titled “The Traveling Salesman, ” depicting a characteristically narrative scene with a sharply dressed salesman tipping his hat while standing beside a cow, accompanied by a young farm girl holding a pail. Chickens scatter at their feet, adding motion and humor to the composition. The scene captures Rockwell’s signature storytelling style—blending rural Americana with subtle comedic tension—rendered in soft, painterly tones. The print is mounted within a neutral mat and housed in a simple wood frame, allowing the illustration’s detail and charm to remain the focal point.
Shows moderate age-related wear including toning to the paper, scattered spotting within the mat, and visible staining and rippling to the backing paper. Frame shows light edge wear and surface marks. Print remains legible and dis
22” W x 23” H
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