Sebet Silverman (1906-2001)
Untitled
[City Skyline and Suspension Bridge]
American: Mid 20th Century
Charcoal, gouache, and watercolor on paper
Signed "Sebet" lower right
12 x 17.75 inches, overall
32 x 18 inches, framed
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City Skyline and Suspension Bridge
Original Framed Illustration by Sebet Silverman
Original Framed Illustration by Sebet Silverman
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Cityscape depicting a suspension bridge over a river leading to a skyline of tall buildings. Ruled lines divide the drawing into a six-section grid; it probably served as a preparatory work for a larger painting or mural.
Sebet Silverman was an American industrial designer. Born in England, over his 70-year career he developed many patented processes significant to the advancement of the mirror industry in the United States. He served as chief designer of the Nurre Mirror Company from 1936 to 1959. At the time of his death, Silverman lived in New Jersey.
References:
"Silverman, Sebet." 27 March 2001. New York Times. Online at: http://www.nytimes.com/2001/03/27/classified/paid-notice-deaths-silverman-sebet.html (2 July 2014).