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[GIBSON, Walter B. (1897–1985)]. [BOUCHAUD, Sally (1931–2022), artist]. Original Oil Painting Portrait of Gibson Seated at His Typewriter. 1979. Oil on canvas, small cloth mat with plaque (“Walter B. Gibson”). Framed to 38 x 32”. Signed by Bouchaud at the lower right corner. On the verso of the painting is a taped note: “On Loan to Ray Goulet - Museum of Magic - Watertown, MA” with Rauscher’s sticker beneath this note. Fine. Author William Rauscher was a close friend of Gibson’s who had commissioned this painting for Gibson. Gibson is best–known for his creation of the mysterious crime fighter, The Shadow, having written nearly 300 Shadow stories. Sally Bouchaud was a gifted oil painter and art teacher, and her artwork has been displayed in galleries throughout the United States.