John A. Ruthven Offset Lithograph "River Otters," Circa 1983
John A. Ruthven (Cincinnati, Ohio, 1924–2020)
River Otters, circa 1983
Offset lithograph on paper
Signed live and in plate to lower right
Numbered 369/500
Published by Wildlife International Inc.
Label to verso
John Aldrich Ruthven studied at the Art Academy of Cincinnati and the Jack Storey Central Academy of Commercial Art. After graduating, Ruthven opened a commercial studio and started painting the realistic wildlife portraits he is known for today. Ruthven was a member of the Outdoor Writers Association, the Cincinnati Art Club and Art Director’s Club, the Cincinnati Artist’s Guild, and the National Audubon Society.
Condition
- slight undulations to sheet; toning to sheet; spot stain to upper right matting; abrasions, dents, and finish loss to frame; tears to verso.
Dimensions
31.0" W x 27.5" H x 1.75" D
- measures frame; sight measures 22.5"W x 18.75"H.
Item not examined outside of mounting. Please note: If the winning bidder selects the warehouse transfer option, the item will be available for pickup at the selected warehouse three business days after payment has been finalized.
John A. Ruthven (Cincinnati, Ohio, 1924–2020)
River Otters, circa 1983
Offset lithograph on paper
Signed live and in plate to lower right
Numbered 369/500
Published by Wildlife International Inc.
Label to verso
John Aldrich Ruthven studied at the Art Academy of Cincinnati and the Jack Storey Central Academy of Commercial Art. After graduating, Ruthven opened a commercial studio and started painting the realistic wildlife portraits he is known for today. Ruthven was a member of the Outdoor Writers Association, the Cincinnati Art Club and Art Director’s Club, the Cincinnati Artist’s Guild, and the National Audubon Society.
Condition
- slight undulations to sheet; toning to sheet; spot stain to upper right matting; abrasions, dents, and finish loss to frame; tears to verso.
Dimensions
31.0" W x 27.5" H x 1.75" D
- measures frame; sight measures 22.5"W x 18.75"H.
Item not examined outside of mounting. Please note: If the winning bidder selects the warehouse transfer option, the item will be available for pickup at the selected warehouse three business days after payment has been finalized.
