Norman Rockwell - Lot 408

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Sale at Auction A Study for the Cover of The Saturday Evening Post

by Norman Rockwell Lot 408 April 26, 2014

Lot 408 Saturday, April 26, 2014 Norman Rockwell (American, 1894-1978), “At the Vets (Study for the March 29, 1952 Cover of The Saturday Evening Post)”, charcoal on paper laid on card, monogrammed lower right, inscribed “Best wishes to my friend / Dr. Henry Cooper, cordially Norman Rockwell” lower margin and initialed, inscribed “Sketch for / figure on Post Cover / NR” en verso, 18 1/2 in. x 8 3/8 in., framed.

Provenance: Estate of James Fenimore Cooper IV [$12,000/$18,000]

Norman Rockwell, “Waiting for the Vet,” illustration © SEPS. All Rights Reserved.

Note: Through his illustrations, Norman Rockwell (American, 1894-1978) became as familiar to the American public as the iconic images that he created. Perhaps Rockwell’s most celebrated works were covers produced for The Saturday Evening Post. In his covers, Rockwell captured a wide range of topics relating to the social and cultural changes of the time. During the course of his tenure at the Post, Rockwell created over 300 covers, including At the Vets, the cover illustration for the March 29, 1952 edition, for which the present work is a study.

Lot 408 Saturday, April 26, 2014 This poignant image of a young boy sitting patiently as he waits to bring his injured dog to visit the veterinarian is signed and dedicated by the artist “to my friend Dr. Henry Cooper.” Dr. Henry Sage Fenimore Cooper (b. 1895 Albany, NY- d.1984 Cooperstown, NY) was a noted surgeon in New York City. Dr. Cooper graduated from Yale University; following his service in World War I, he attended Harvard Medical School. During his career, Dr. Cooper served as an associate attending surgeon at Presbyterian Hospital and an associate clinical professor at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, where he was known for his emphasis on humanism in training of physicians. In 1925, Dr. Cooper along with the support of Stephen C. Clark, Sr., the philanthropist and art collector, reopened the Basset Hospital in Cooperstown, NY, a community founded by his ancestors. The Basset Hospital became one of the country’s leading rural research and teaching hospitals. Upon his death, Dr. Cooper was trustee emeritus of the Hospital and had been its president for 50 years.

References: Norman Rockwell: My Adventures as an Illustrator, New York, 1994. ; Ennis, Thomas W. (1984, Sept.

12) Henry S.F. Cooper, Surgeon and Ex-Columbia Professor. The New York Times.

For inquiries contact Marc Fagan 800.467.5329 fagan@nealauction.com

Right: An image of Dr. Cooper, last on right, at a 1954 medical center art exhibit. Image: Columbia Medicine, From the Archives, September 2011, www.cumc.columbia.edu

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Estate of James Fenimore Cooper IV Neal Auction Company is pleased to offer the collection of noted geologist, James Fenimore Cooper IV (1927-2013). This diverse collection reflects Mr. Cooper’s extensive travels and is a testament to his appreciation for nature and history.

James Fenimore Cooper IV was born May 1, 1927 in New York City, NY to Dr. Henry S.F. Cooper and Katherine Guy F. Cooper. A descendent of James Fenimore Cooper, the great American novelist and writer of The Last of the Mohicans, James Fenimore Cooper IV shared in his family’s sense of discovery. During his summers in Cooperstown, a community his ancestors founded, the young Mr. Cooper spent a great deal of time exploring the outdoors. A true adventurer, Mr. Cooper learned how to fly and was often spotted traveling in his Piper Club. His deep appreciation of the land would continue throughout his life.

Cooper attended Phillips Academy at Andover, Massachusetts. In 1945, he enlisted in the Navy and spent a year on an aircraft carrier. Shortly thereafter, he enrolled at Yale University where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and History. He continued his studies at Columbia University in New York City, earning a Master’s degree in Geology.

In 1955, Mr. Cooper moved to Lake Charles, LA, where he worked as a Field Geologist for Atlantic Richfield. During his assignment, he met and married Edna Shaheen, his wife of 56 years. The couple moved to Lafayette in 1956 and started a family. Mr. Cooper established a career as an independent Geologist and achieved success in several discoveries in Southwest Louisiana.

In addition to his family, Mr. Cooper was a devoted member of the community, who lent his time and fundraising talents to philanthropic causes. Mr. Cooper was a member of the Civitan Club of Lafayette and the Vestry of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension. Mr. Cooper was also instrumental in the development of the Ascension Day School of Lafayette and the founding of Episcopal School of Acadiana in Cade, LA. Mr. Cooper passed away in October of 2013, leaving behind seven children, nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and countless friends. Known for his generosity, sense of adventure, and knowledge of Geology, American History and current events, Mr. Cooper is a true American legacy.

Neal Auction Company would like to thank Mrs. Cooper and her family for allowing us to represent his collection.

Reference: Obituary for James Fenimore Cooper IV, Fountain Memorial Funeral Home & Cemetery, www.fountainmemorialfuneralhome.com.

408. Norman Rockwell (American, 18941978), “‘At the Vets’ (Study for the March 29, 1952 Cover of The Saturday Evening Post)”, charcoal on paper laid on card, monogrammed lower right, inscribed “Best wishes to my friend / Dr. Henry Cooper, cordially Norman Rockwell” lower margin and initialed and inscribed “Sketch for / figure on Post Cover / NR” en verso, 18 1/2 in. x 8 3/8 in., framed. $12000/18000 Provenance: Estate of James Fenimore Cooper IV. Through his illustrations, Norman Rockwell (American, 1894-1978) became as familiar to the American public as the iconic images that he created. Perhaps Rockwell’s most celebrated works were covers produced for The Saturday Evening Post. In his covers, Rockwell captured a wide range of topics relating to the social and cultural changes of the time. During the course of his tenure at the Post, Rockwell created over 300 covers, including “At the Vets”, the cover illustration for the March 29, 1952 edition, for which the present work is a study.

This poignant image of a young boy sitting patiently as he waits to bring his injured dog to visit the veterinarian is signed and dedicated by the artist “to my friend Dr. Henry Cooper.” Dr. Henry Sage Fenimore Cooper (b.

1895 Albany, NY- d.1984 Cooperstown, NY) was a noted surgeon in New York City. Dr. Cooper graduated from Yale University; following his service in World War I, he attended Harvard Medical School. During his career, Dr. Cooper served as an associate attending surgeon at Presbyterian Hospital and an associate clinical professor at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, where he was known for his emphasis on humanism in training of physicians. In 1925, Dr. Cooper along with the support of Stephen C. Clark, Sr., the philanthropist and art collector, reopened the Basset Hospital in Cooperstown, NY, a community founded by his ancestors. The Basset Hospital became one of the country’s leading rural research and teaching hospitals.

Upon his death, Dr. Cooper was trustee emeritus of the Hospital and had been its president for 50 years.

References: Norman Rockwell: My Adventures as an Illustrator, New York, 1994. ; Ennis, Thomas W. (1984, Sept. 12) Henry S.F. Cooper, Surgeon and Ex-Columbia Professor. The New York Times.

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