George Petty (Pin Up Artist)- 10.25X14 Vintage Signed Photograph

Description

Vintage 10.25X14 sepia photograph of George Petty holding his rifle with a huge bear skin. Signed in ballpoint ink, "To Jim Wiggins, with every good wish, Geo Petty."  Some corner creasing, and light edgewear, otherwise very nice.
(1894-1975) George Brown Petty IV was an American pin-up artist. His pin-up art appeared primarily in Esquire and Fawcett Publications's True but was also in calendars marketed by Esquire, True and Ridgid Tool Company. Petty's Esquire gatefolds originated and popularized the magazine device of centerfold spreads. Reproductions of his work, known as "Petty Girls," were widely rendered by military artists as nose art decorating warplanes during the Second World War, including the Memphis Belle.
Comes with a full Letter of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Authentics if the item sells for and over.