(2) Valles costume sketches for Last of the Mohicans. ...

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(2) Valles costume sketches for Last of the Mohicans. (2) Valles costume sketches for Last of the Mohicans. (United Artists, 1936) (2) Costume sketches by Valles, accomplished in pencil and gouache on 12 x 19.25 in. artist board. The highly detailed sketches feature (1) "Buffalo Bill" type character in buckskin outfit, and hat, holding a rifle. (1) British General and his Infantry Soldier in full red coat uniforms, military hats and weapons. Sketches exhibit mild soiling; bumping to corners and light chipping. Red coat sketch exhibits a tear on the right side border that doesn't obscure the artwork. Signed by the artist in the bottom margins. Overall, in good condition.

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