LOT #43044 |
Starting Bid: $750
Abraham Lincoln: Oil on Board Painting by R. Schepers....
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Description
Abraham Lincoln: Oil on Board Painting by R. Schepers. 11 1/2" x 18" (sight), of a striking painting depicting Lincoln in his iconic stovepipe hat, seated in a dark room before a wood-burning stove. A dog (likely Fido) sleeps next to him, while two figures with white beards look on. Signed at the lower left, "R. Schepers / 1907," and titled "Ready for a Story." Framed to an overall size of 15 1/2" x 22".Condition: Not examined out of frame. A few small pinholes at the edges of the board from previous mounting, otherwise appears excellent. Minor scuffs to the frame.
Auction Info
2026 March 18 The Dan Madsen Collection of Abraham Lincoln and Mark Twain Memorabilia Americana & Political Signature® Auction #6335 (go to Auction Home page)
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18th
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March
18th
Wednesday
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