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Michael Hague (American, b. 1948). "Reindeer Ride" watercolor and ink on paper, n.d. Signed on the lower left. A magical painting by fantasy artist Michael Hague depicting a snow fairy riding a reindeer in a winter wonderland. The focus of the composition is the endearing snow fairy - dressed in a white jumpsuit and hat with white-on-red polka dotted gloves and fur-trimmed, hide boots - gripping the antlers of the magnificent reindeer that she is riding. The two are traversing the snow-blanketed ground with frosty evergreens in the background beneath a dramatic starry night sky as the moon glows beyond. Size of image: 14.25" L x 11" W (36.2 cm x 27.9 cm) Size of frame: 19.5" L x 15.875" W (49.5 cm x 40.3 cm)

Michael Hague studied at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles, California. His artistic influences include American artists N.C. Wyeth and Howard Pyle as well as Japanese artists Hiroshige and Hokusai.

Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010

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#173781

Artwork is set in a custom frame under glass and has not been examined outside the frame but appears to be in excellent condition. It is signed by the artist on the lower left. Frame has a few scuffs/stains as shown but is otherwise quite nice, wired for suspension, and ready to display. Old gallery tag hanging from the wire lists it with a price of $2400.