459. WILLIAM GROPPER (1897-1977) American social realist painter and satirist, an active supporter of WPA art projects supporting economically-distressed artists. Excellent original drawing, a full-length profile of a sharp-nosed gent, boldly executed, inscribed and signed in black ink: "To Leonard Lyons Wish I had a real book to dedicate to a swell guy - With best wishes - Bill Gropper 12/27/62". The drawing appears on the first page of a catalog of Gropper's work, 20pp. 4to., New York, issued by ACA Gallery, ca. 1962. Fine. Leonard Lyons was an internationally-recognized and influential columnist. $300-400