Vaughn Flannery (American, 1898-1955)
LA ELEGANTE, SIDE STREET, PATZCUARO, MEXICO
Oil on canvas, 20" x 28"
Provenance: Abby M. Taylor Fine Art
Christies
Exhibited: Springville High School Art Association
Vaughn Flannery's work is well known and highly sought after among sporting art enthusiasts. His highly stylized depictions of the racing world were refreshingly modern and unique for his era. Flannery used bold blocks of color in his compositions as well as sharp architectural components to draw the viewer's attention deep into his paintings. La Elegante, Side Street, Patzcuaro, Mexico deviates from the norm in subject matter alone, but the work is unquestionably Flannery's, heavily stamped with his unique style. Many of his works were quickly purchased by horse racing's elite owners, and the majority of his work has remained in private collections. In the past decade very few of Flannery's works have come up for auction. We are pleased to offer a rare opportunity to acquire a piece by such a highly coveted painter.