Charles Marion Russell 1864 - 1926

Dr. J.M. Christlieb, Omaha, Nebraska
Acquired by the present owners, circa 1990

Great Falls, Montana, Trigg-C.M. Russell Gallery, Centennial Year-1864-1964, August 1964, illustrated

John H. Beacom, How the Buffalo Lost His Crown, 1894, p. 23, illustrated

The following condition report has been prepared by Julius Lowy Art Conservation: The artwork is executed in watercolor on paper which is age-appropriately oxidized with age. There is a Japanese tissue paper patch at the right edge covering a previously mended tear, an additional mended tear at the lower left corner and a score at the lower left. Additionally there are Japanese tissue paper and scotch tape hinges at the upper corners. The verso bears the writing: the great game for the rulership of the world. There is visible mat burn along the edges of the painting and staining at the lower right of center and at the top center. Upon visual inspection, there appears to be embedded dirt with light surface dirt above. The painting is signed and inscribed with the artist's signature skull at the lower right: C.M. Russell.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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