Sunday, April 19, 2020
LOT #404

Harold von Schmidt (American, 1893-1982) "Lincoln Licks Armstrong" Oil on Canvas

1949, signed upper right, depicting Lincoln fighting a young man with many watching; done specifically for Esquire Magazine July 1949 article “There was a Man: Abe Lincoln Licks Jack Armstrong”, including original property tag and copy of article, rustic wood frame

Estimate: $600 - $800

Hammer Price: $2,000

Dimensions: Height: 28 inches, Width: 37 inches (canvas); Frame Height: 35 inches, Frame Width: 43 3/4 inches

Condition: Fair, craquelure overall, heavy dirt accumulation, missing paint, water damage to painting and frame; not examined out of the frame

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