Bidspirit auction | Billy Devorss (Missouri, 1908-1985)

Billy Devorss (Missouri, 1908-1985) - BILLY DEVORSS (1908-1985) ORIGINAL PASTEL ILLUSTRATION. Billy Devorss (Missouri, 1908-1985) Untitled (Goodnight Wish) Circa 1949 The classic example of Golden Age pin-up art in pastel is signed middle right. Billy DeVorss was a self-taught artist who worked as a bank teller in St. Joseph, Missouri before producing a large body of calendar art from 1930s through the 1950s. His luminous pastel depictions of fashionable, and sometimes provocative, women like the present example, earned him commissions from major publishers including Brown & Bigelow. Sight size measures 37.5 x 28 with a framed size of 43.5 x 34 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Sight size measures 37.5 x 28 with a framed size of 43.5 x 34 inches. Condition Very good original untouched condition. There are no issues of scratches, rubs, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up. Provenance The living estate of a Kansas City collector.