LEOPOLD GALARNEAU OIL PAINTING 19c PORTRAIT of 'DOMINO' THOROUGHBRED RACE HORSE

Leopold Galarneau
Canadian, 1882-1902
'Domino' The American Race Horse
Signed: L. Galarneau 1894
(ll) Verso inscribed: ''Domino'' by Leopold Galarneau 1894

Oil on Canvas
15.10 In. x 21.10 In.

Condition Report: in fair to good condition; un-lined canvas; period stretcher, period frame; minor areas of loss, mostly on the bottom edge. (See images).

PLEASE NOTE: The signature & date are absolutely 100% visible and correct. The signature shows: 30% of the original black pigment. Nonetheless we will give a lifetime guarantee on the authenticity of this work.

FWIW: Housed in its original hand carved oak wooden frame with parcel gilt decorative fillet.

COMPARABLE #1: For a similar quality example see: Doyle New York, 4/25/2001; Lot: 47 with a presale estimate of $700 – 900 USD – SOLD: $1495.00 USD

PROVENANCE:
Acquired from the estate of Mr. Michael Rubens of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn thence by descent to the present owner.

Leopold Galarneau (act. 1882-1902) was active/lived in Canada. Leopold Galarneau is known for Landscape.

Galarneau has high auction records of $1495 USD with a 100% auction sell thru rate, and only 3 example(s) offered; of which this is the finest example.

Fair to good condition; un-lined canvas; period stretcher, period frame; minor areas of loss, mostly on the bottom edge. (See images).PLEASE NOTE: The signature & date are absolutely 100% visible and correct. The signature shows: 30% of the original black pigment. Nonetheless we will give a lifetime guarantee on the authenticity of this work. FWIW: Housed in its original hand carved oak wooden frame with parcel gilt decorative fillet.