Original in the Manner of Henry Faulkner Canvas COA
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Outrageous fun and color with this magical painting with a colorful possibly vain Unicorn admiring his own reflection in a whimsical critter filled background! This original painting is in the manner of and attributed to Henry L. Faulkner. We base this attribution on the consignor provided COA, the same medium, style, subject, and signature as used by Faulkner. Medium: Oil on board. Edition: Unique, original work of art. Condition: Very good overall. No visible in-painting or repairs. Signature: Lower right and on the verso. Size: 27 x 19.5 inches. Frame: 32 x 25 inches. Provenance: Provenance: This is from a private collection of a fine estate in Chicago. He has other Faulkner pieces in this auction! This consignor has collected for decades. He did not go to the expense of authentication, he just collected. Henry Lawrence Faulkner (1924-1981). Biography: Henry Lawrence Faulkner's prints, depicting his native Kentucky landscapes, country homes, and extensive travels, reveal the artist's passion for color. Born in 1924, he was brought up in foster homes. As a child, he made paint from berries and natural elements. Winning a scholarship to the Louisville School of Art at 15, he began his formal study. In 1942, he left Kentucky to travel. The first exhibit of Henry Lawrence Faulkner's paintings was in New York in the late 1950s where he would meet and become friends with Tennessee Williams, among other celebrities. He spent most of his income on antique furniture, homes, and helping animals. Friends, patrons, and actors Marlon Brando and Bette Davis all collected Henry Lawrence Faulkner's artwork. Four Seasons Auction Gallery/Aardvark Antiques, LLC does not authenticate thus the very low auction estimates. We welcome you to bring an expert in to examine any of our art. This piece is sold In the Manner of the artist, it is not accompanied by any authentication issued by the artist's authority. Our definition of In the manner of: The auction house believes that the work is done in the manner of the named artist but possibly after their lifetime. This piece is not included in the artist's catalog. If you have questions about the certification of any piece in this catalog please do not hesitate to contact us. It is fully bidders' responsibility to check and inspect the artwork for accuracy, provenance, etc. before putting a bid. Congratulations on this spectacular original work! Expect to pay $10000 and up in a gallery!
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Original in the Manner of Henry Faulkner Canvas COA
Estimate $16,000 - $20,000
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