Nicholas Firfires, American, 1917-1990
Known for Cowboy western genre, portraying western scenes in oil paintings and watercolors. He was a descendant of California vaqueros, born on the Waunakee Ranch in Santa Barbara County.

"The War Chief", signed lower left, Original Oil on canvas mounted in elaborately carved wood and gessoed gilt frame. Painting depicts tribe of Native Americans on horseback in the CA Mountains.

Canvas in excellent condition. Small chip in frame's gesso.

Dimensions:
Framed: 38.5" height x 32.5" width x 3" depth
Canvas: 23" height x 29" width

Authenticated and Appraised


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Canvas: Excellent condition, no visible signs of damage of any kind.

Frame: Chip in the gesso (top, upper left). Some crazing in gilt.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Wood

Details:
Art Subjects: Figure
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Canvas: Excellent condition, no visible signs of damage of any kind.

Frame: Chip in the gesso (top, upper left). Some crazing in gilt.