North American Auction Company
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New Year January Western Collector Sale

Sat, Jan 23, 2021 11:00AM EST
Lot 176

Ernest Berke Original Antelope Framed Oil Painting

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

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$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot is an original oil-on-canvas, framed painting of a pronghorn antelope by Ernest Berke. Ernest Berke (1921-2010) was an American painter and sculptor known for his depictions of Native Americans and wildlife. This painting displays a group of three pronghorn antelope standing alert in a golden plain. The antelope are set into an open plain of golden grass with rolling hills in the background turning to a blue sky. The piece shows wonderful art style with excellent detail. The painting is signed in the bottom left-hand corner, reading "Ernest Berke '64". The piece is set into a wood frame with a white border around the art. The piece shows good condition, with some light wear across the frame. The frame measures 15 1/2" wide by 12 1/2" tall with the art measuring 11 1/2" wide by 8 1/2" tall.