PORTRAIT OF FIVE COWS BY HENRY DOUSA.
Pastel on paper, signed lower left "From Life by Henry Dousa LaFayette Ind. 1893" and titled below "Grand Sweepstakes Young Herd at Worlds Fair Chicago 1893. Bred & Owned by J.H. Miller Mexico, Indiana 1893." A fine depiction of Miller's prize cattle, each named, and standing in a field drawn in Dousa's characteristic acid green. Some toning, staining and marginal damage. 21 3/4"h. 29 1/2".
Pastel on paper, signed lower left "From Life by Henry Dousa LaFayette Ind. 1893" and titled below "Grand Sweepstakes Young Herd at Worlds Fair Chicago 1893. Bred & Owned by J.H. Miller Mexico, Indiana 1893." A fine depiction of Miller's prize cattle, each named, and standing in a field drawn in Dousa's characteristic acid green. Some toning, staining and marginal damage. 21 3/4"h. 29 1/2".
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Early American Antiques & Accessories
11:00 AM PT - May 23rd, 2008
offered by
Garth's Auction Inc.
2690 Stratford Road Box 369
Delaware OH 43015
Delaware OH 43015
