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Frederic Remington (1861-1909) The Scout Chromo.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Frederic Remington (1861-1909) The Scout Chromo.
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The lot features an original exceedingly rare Frederic Remington (1861-1909) chromolithograph titled, “The Scout”. The framed work of art is signed lower left, “Frederic Remington” and inscribed lower right “COPYRIGHT 1902 CHARLES SCRIBNER’S SCONS N.Y.” This incredibly work of art chromolithograph was produced and sold during the lifetime of Remington and shows the utmost quality and good condition. The piece shows the “Scout” on horseback leading the U.S. Cavalry troops during the U.S. Indian Wars circa 1860-1890’s. Frederic Remington is conserved on of the greatest Western artist in history whose original works have commanded in excess of $800,000 to $1,000,000 at auction. The exact same “The Scout” Remington Chromolithograph sold at the Santa Fe Art Auction’s 11/17/2012 auction sale for $9,225.00 (with premiums). Another example was of this artwork sold at Santa Fe Art Auction’s 11/10/2007 auction sale for $3,900.00 (with premiums) with other examples from the same company selling for $5,227.50 and $4,612.50 (both with premiums). The original work measures 11 3/8” x 16 5/8” and the frame measures 12.5” x 18.25”. Provenance: from a Large Private Collection in New York State.