Lot 45
  • 45

William J. Glackens 1870-1938

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description

  • William James Glackens
  • Sketch for 'The Dream Ride'
  • oil on canvasboard
  • 12 by 14 in.
  • 30.5 by 35.6 cm.

Provenance

Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1968

Condition

Very good condition; under UV: fine
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Catalogue Note

According to Glackens's son Ira, William Glackens based The Dream Ride on a self-portrait drawn by Ira's sister, Lenna, on an heirloom hobby horse.