This lot consists of a hand painted oil on Masonite rendered in style of the Kentucky-born artist and poet Henry Faulkner (1924-1981). Painting signed at the lower right corner: Faulkner
Henry Lawrence Faulkner was a Kentucky-born artist and poet known as an eccentric rebel and bohemian. Faulkner is best known for his wildly colourful oil paintings and eccentric acts, including his bringing a bourbon-drinking goat to parties and art shows. He was a close friend of Tennessee Williams, who called him "a creative poet and artist." Faulkner died in a car accident in Lexington, Kentucky, on December 3, 1981.

DIMENSIONS:
Unframed 14.1"x16.5" (36x42cm)
Framed 17.3"x19.6" (44x50cm)

PROVENANCE:
Private Collection

Overall excellent condition considering the age of the artwork. No tears, paint loss, or serious aesthetic damage. The Lot does not carry established documented provenance, described in the catalogue as "in the style of" of the artist, work by an unknown creator whose style is strongly under the influence of the style of the named master artist.