The lot features an original exceedingly rare Frederic Remington (1861-1909) chromolithograph titled, “The Cossack Post (Cavalryman)”. 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 Cavalryman on horseback leading in full winter issue dress with a lone soldier or Indian at his back 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 same Scribner Chromolithograph series pieces have sold at the Santa Fe Art Auction’s 11/17/2012 auction sale for $9,225.00 (with premiums). Another example 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 27.5"x22.25”. Provenance: from a Large Private Collection in New York State. “The Cossack Post” is a very rare original piece with very few examples being offered for sale. Truly a rare work of art. The artwork has been professionally framed in a wonderful mosaic burl wood highly figured rustic frame.
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