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Norman Rockwell — Baker Reading Diet Book
Norman Rockwell

Baker Reading Diet Book

1953

A satirical oil painting by Norman Rockwell depicting a baker engrossed in reading a diet book. Created in 1953, the work exemplifies Rockwell's humorous approach to American life and social commentary.

Medium
oil on canvas
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern Evening Auction

November 14, 2022

Estimate: $4,000,000 – $6,000,000

Lot 140

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Norman Rockwell, Baker Reading Diet Book, 1953

A satirical oil painting by Norman Rockwell depicting a baker engrossed in reading a diet book. Created in 1953, the work exemplifies Rockwell's humorous approach to American life and social commentary.

Medium
oil on canvas
Year
1953
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Satire, Norman Rockwell, Baker, 1953, Humor, Social Commentary, American Realism, Illustration, American Culture, Oil on Canvas

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