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Auction 54, Sunshine & Sales, March 31st

Tue, Mar 31, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 475

Vintage Original BESSIE PEASE GUTMANN Print "Friendly Enemies" 1937 Framed Art

Estimate: $30 - $60

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$150 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$4,000 $500
$15,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Description

This auction is for a framed art print by the illustrator Bessie Pease Gutmann (1876-1960), titled "Friendly Enemies".

Artwork Details:

  • Artist: Bessie Pease Gutmann
  • Title: "Friendly Enemies" (also known occasionally as "Josie Holds Mandy and Jake" by some collectors)
  • Medium: Print/Lithograph, framed behind glass
  • Year: Originally published circa 1937
  • Subject: A depiction of a little girl with curly blonde hair in a pink dress, holding a black kitten and a black and white puppy
  • Frame: Gold-toned frame (material appears to be wood or gesso)
  • Dimensions: H:21in W:17in 

Condition:
The print appears to be in good vintage condition, with vibrant colors. As is standard with vintage items, prospective buyers should review all photos carefully as they form part of the item's description.

 

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