Much Eroded Old Atlas Tires Sign man with wild hair Watercolor and graphite on laid

Watercolor and graphite on laid paper

The pepper measures 4 3/4" tall x 1 1/2" wide x 1 1/4" deep

which featured in the collection of Mottahedeh china company founders Mildred and Rafi Mottahedeh

and fun indeed

Much Eroded Old Atlas Tires Sign man with wild hair Watercolor and graphite on laidI find this old Atlas Tires sign, c. 1940s early 50s, pretty beautiful in its much rusted and eroded state. Apparently this particular sign is quite a rare one, made to be used in pairs, with the "wings" folded and bolted together, leaving a gap between the two for a tire to rest upon for display. This one seems never to have been used that way but clearly was left out in the elements for many years, perhaps in wait of its mate! I love the winged form