Earl J. Neff (1903-1993) was a successful Cleveland artist.  He is best known as a W.P.A. muralist, and was Director of the Federal Arts Project in Cleveland in 1937.  His mural frieze of the History of U.S. Locomotives was designed for the Engineer's Building, and when that building was demolished in 1989 the mural was saved and reinstalled in the Gund Arena.  This dramatic mural illustrates the history of early 20th century industrial glory and is a popular focal point in today's central city entertainment complex.

Neff was a teacher and illustrator as well award-winning fine artist in many media.  His fashion art appeared in The Plain Dealer, and he served as art director of SOHIO Magazine.  Designs for Christmas cards and bookplates were exhibited at the 1930 May Show at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

These original works of art for sale by Loganberry Books are from the Neff estate.  They are professionally framed and matted.  Click on picture for a larger image.
 

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This charming watercolor of elves riding fishes was probably designed for a children's book.  It is signed and named "John Cherry."  It measured 7.5" high by 8.5" wide, circa 1929.  Nicely framed in black metal and matted.  <SOLD> This gentle and soft cat is a study of Neff's after Foujita (sic).  Pencil on thin paper.  Image measures 6" high by 8" wide.  Framed in a soft nickel matte metal frame with a light beige matte.  $85 This amusing watercolor is inscribed on the back: "The little toy dog is covered with dust, But sturdy and staunch he stands; And the little toy soldier is red with rust, And his musket molds in his hands." Watercolor and pencil on blue paper.  Approximately 6" square.  Float mounted on pale yellow and framed in a blue-silver frame.  Charming.  $65 These were studies for a cover design for The Clevelander Magazine, October 1924 (?).  Each watercolor measures approximately 4.25" wide by 5.5" high.  They are framed together in matte black metal with an off-white matte.  $85 This rich detailed drawing is tiny!  It measures 4.25" wide by 4" high.  Pen on paper.  Framed in black metal with an off-white matte.  Exquisite.  $75