(New York/Illinois/Minnesota,˜1921-2012)The LASMA Classic 1982; A Model of Excellenceÿauction catalog comprising 18 original sketches all signed and dated "LeRoy Neiman 1982", various colored inks, 12 x 9-1/2 in.Note:ÿThe consignor states,"My late wife worked for Occidental Petroleum in the Oxy Arabians department. In 1982, LASMA held a horse auction in Scottsdale, Arizona at which LeRoy Neiman was in attendance. During the auction Mr. Neiman sketched on his program as each horse was pleased on the auction block. In 1990 when Dr. Hammer passed, the new Chairman of Occidental Petroleum divested many of Dr. Hammer's pet projects including Oxy Arabians. The original program and the presentation program were given to my late wife."Lot accompanied by a facsimile of the auction program titledÿLASMA Classic Arabians as viewed by LeRoy Neiman.Provenance: Gift of artist to Dr. Armand Hammer; Bonnie Tumminia, California; Private Collection, South Carolina
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some creases, light toning with some foxing on cover, accretion, back cover missing