1953 William Russell Button Watercolor Painting “Anniversary Show” Art store Exhibition

1953 William Russell Button watercolor painting on paper “Anniversary Show”, depicting an imaginary Art Exhibition in honor of Button's friend Herbert Freidlich. Button owned a prestigious art gallery on Chicago's Michigan Avenue and was additionally a watercolorist. Inscribed “Congratulations and store many good wishes...and may the next LX excel the first. Wm Russell Button, Dec. 21, 1953”. Framed in wood framed matted under glass. Measures 13in x 10in framed and 8in x 5.25in watercolor only. Condition: Excellent vintage condition.