Lot 16
**First Time At Auction**
Norman Baxter (American, XX). "Battleship Texas" ink drawing on paper, ca. 1960s to 1970s. Signed to left of large tree trunk. Titled at lower left. An ink drawing entitled "Battleship Texas" by Norman Baxter who was active in Houston, Texas during the 1960s. As demonstrated in this piece, Baxter was known for remarkable attention to detail. As a founder of Baxter and Korge, Baxter's clients included NASA and Houston Natural Gas Corporation which later became Enron. Commissioned in 1914, the Battleship Texas is the only surviving battleship used to fight in World War I and World War II, and was known for innovation in aviation, gunnery, and radar. Size (sight view): 12.375" L x 17.5" W (31.4 cm x 44.4 cm) Size (frame): 13.125" L x 18.25" W (33.3 cm x 46.4 cm)
Norman Baxter was the author of a book called "A Line on Texas" The Brazoria County Historical Museum offers the following description of Norman Baxter's work in his book called "A Line on Texas" - "He drew scenes of Texas he found interesting. It's intended for the viewer to become aware of their surroundings. His art helps people behold the beauty that is around him, with a brief history of the area before you view the sketches." (Brazoria County Historical Museum
..where Texas began website)
Provenance: private Deer Park, Texas, USA collection, acquired by inheritance from Grandmother
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- Condition: Signed to left of large tree trunk. Titled at lower left. Mounted under glass in black metal frame. Artwork has not been examined outside the frame - appears with vivid imagery, normal toning to paper, a few small stains and crease marks to peripheries, and small area of abrasion at upper right. Cardstock on verso has some staining as shown. Frame is intact and fit with suspension wire.
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