Walker Hancock- (Sculptor)- Rare Signed Vintage Photograph

Description

Vintage 5X7.5 photograph signed in the lower margin in blue fountain pen ink, "To Jim Wiggins with kindest regards, Walker Hancock."  Some light edge wear, otherwise excellent.
(1901-1998) Walker Kirtland Hancock was an American sculptor and teacher. He created notable monumental sculptures, including the Pennsylvania Railroad World War II Memorial (1950–52) at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the World War I Soldiers' Memorial (1936–38) in St. Louis, Missouri. He made major additions to the National Cathedral in Washington, DC, including Christ in Majesty (1972), the bas relief over the High Altar. Works by him are at the United States Military Academy (West Point), the Library of Congress, the United States Supreme Court Building, and the United States Capitol.
During World War II, he was one of the Monuments Men, who recovered art treasures looted by the Nazis. Hancock was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1989, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1990.
Comes with a full Letter of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Authentics if the item sells for and over.