Guido "Wedo" Georgetti California Original 1940s Sketches & Drawings 12pc Lot

Twelve small original sketches/drawings by listed artist Guido "Wedo" Georgetti. One is signed "W Georgetti", one is signed with the initials "WG". The one in the center is shrink wrapped and depicts a view in a submarine. Please view all photos to determine condition for yourself. The first dock scene measures 4" x 6.5" and is on the back of a President Garfield Luncheon menu dated 1938. The man on his back reading the paper measures 5" x 6.5". The smallest is the lady reading a book 3.25" x 3.5". Guido "Wedo" Georgetti (May 1911 – Dec 2005) was an American painter, etcher, lithographer and sculptor. He was born in Marche, Italy, and came to the United States in 1913 when he turned two. Wedo Georgetti spent many years traveling as a merchant seaman before he gained significant recognition as an artist. He also studied art in New York City. It is believed that he used experiences and images from his extensive travels as inspiration for his art. Although in the 1940s Georgetti was well known for his watercolor art and prints, he was blacklisted by the government during the McCarthy era. He was not convicted, but it shed a negative light on his art, making it harder for him to sell his works. Despite this, Georgetti kept pursuing his artistic efforts, primarily painting in oils and watercolor, and gave his unsold works to his friends and family. Georgetti's work is in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Georgette died at his home in Sausalito, CA on Dec. 12, 2005