Manierre Dawson (American, 1887-1969) Hercules III, 1913 Oil on board 36 x 28 inches (91.4 x 71.1 cm) Signed and dated lower left: Dawson 13 Titled on the reverse: Hercules III PROVENANCE: The artist; Estate of the above; Dr. Lewis Obi, Frank McKeown, and Lefferts Mabie, 1978; Private collection, Ohio, 1982; Tilden-Foley Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 15, 1990; Private collection, New York. EXHIBITED: Sarasota Art Association, Sarasota, Florida, "Manierre Dawson: Painter, Sculptor, 1887-1969," December 13-31, 1975. LITERATURE: Sarasota Art Association, Sarasota, Florida, Manierre Dawson: Painter, Sculptor, 1887-1969, exhibition catalogue, 1975, no. 32; M. Gedo, "Manierre Dawson: The Prophet in His Own Country," American Art Review 4, p. 123, no. 3 (December 1977); R.J. Ploog, M. Bairstow, A. Boyajian, Manierre Dawson (1887-1969): A Catalogue Raisonné, Jacksonville, Florida, 2011, p. 207, no. 1913.27 (erroneous painting illustrated). This painting is recorded in the Dawson Record under the heading "1913": "Hercules III, 36 x 28." HID03101062020 © 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

Board is slightly convex. Under UV exam, there does not appear to be inpaint. 4 1/2 inch vertical scuff in the lower right corner. Minor craquelure in the upper left corner.
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