Native American Art | June 26, 2025
Thu, Jun 26, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 505
Harold Von Schmidt
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Sold for
$4,000
Sold Price excludes BP
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(California/Connecticut, 1893-1982)
Gun Runners, 1947, signed and dated lower left "Harold Von Schmidt 1947", oil on canvas, 30 x 40 in.; fine reproduction burlwood frame, 41-1/4 x 51-1/8 x 2-1/2 in.
Provenance: The Estate of Sylvia and Richard Garrett, Maryland
Note: According to Walt Reed, this is a Saturday Evening Post (labels verso), published 1947, this is an illustration for the story "Big Hunt' by James Warner Bellah.
Literature: Reed, Walt. 1972. Harold von Schmidt Draws and Paints the Old West. [1st ed.]. Flagstaff [Ariz.]: Northland Press., illustrated page 103. This lot is accompanied by a first edition of this book signed by the artist Harold Von Schmidt and the author Walt Reed
Exhibited: Annual Exhibition of the Artists Guild Inc of N.Y., Westport, Connecticut
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The Estate of Sylvia and Richard Garrett, Maryland
linen lined, good condition overall, possibly light surface grime; frame with wear at corners Condition Note: The first edition book that accompanies this book has overall wear to the dust jacket commensurate with use Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
