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| The Mayan Room |
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| Artist: | Cardwell Higgins |
| Date: | Late 1930s |
| Medium: | Gouache on Illustration Board |
| Dimensions: | Sight Size 28 1/2" x 19" Framed 40 1/2" by 31" |
| Condition: | Mint |
| Original Use: | Brochure and Menu Art for "The Restaurant Mayan" - Rockefeller Center, New York |
| Price: | $3500.00
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| Above: Full view of gouache painting |
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| Above: Detail of Mayan inspired ornamentation |
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| Above: The artist Cardwell Higgins at work |
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| Above: Promotional Brochure Created for the opening of the restaurant included in sale |
This large Mayan themed stylized gouache illustration on board was created as a menu design and brochure cover for Rockefeller Center's innovative "Restaurant Mayan" 16 West 51st. Street; New York. A brochure printed for the opening of the restaurant which shows Higgins at work painting mural panels for the fabulous art deco interior is included in the sale. This large gouache painting is matted and framed behind glass and initialed by the artist.
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| Above: Detail |
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The interior of "The Restaurant Mayan" was designed by architect Raymond Anthony Court. The brochure heralding the opening was titled "Mayan Motifs".
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| Above: Brochure view of Restaurant Mayan |
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| Above: Brochure view of Restaurant Mayan |
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| Above: Title page of brochure included in sale |
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| Above: Cardwell Higgins credited in brochure |
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| Above: Framed and matted in handsome wood frame behind glass |
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| Above: Frame profile and detail |
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| Above: Cover art |
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