GEORGE PETTY (1894-1975) TITLED THE COCKTAIL HOUR 1934, LARGE 1985 PIN-UP GRAPHICS ART DECO
Updated August 26, 2026
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| Lot number | 0009 |
| Estimate | $1,300 - $1,600 |
| Opening bid | $450 |
| Auction | SEPTEMBER FINE ART AUCTION |
| Date | September 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | The Rug Life |
| Location | Mechanicsville, Virginia |
Offer here is a striking, large-format George Petty (American, 1894–1975) pin-up print featuring his celebrated composition “The Cocktail Hour,” originally created in 1934,
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