Offered here for your consideration is a selection of sketches by Victor Clyde Forsythe, along with documents used in preparing the sketches. Welcome to a view behind the scenes used in the creation of art. Many of these should be framed and displayed in our opinion. In an 8/16/2013 article on History Net, David D. DeHaas said of Forsythe's Gunfight at the OK Corral that "it may be the nearest thing we have to an actual photo of the event". This lot reveals the work that Forsythe went to, so that he could paint the shootout accurately. There is an old photo of the scene from which he worked, and a proof identifying the players in the event. In addition, there are other very finely rendered sketches demonstrating why Forsythe's reputation is so sterling. Bid now to own this insight into the artistic process and acquire some very nice sketches for your decor!
PROVENANCE: These items come from a storage unit in the Victorville, CA area believed to have belonged the famous Godshall family who, among other things, had the famous C-G guest ranch near Victorville. This info was based upon the contents from the locker. In time, the contents were sold at a public auction. Well-known artists Victor Clyde Forsythe, James Swinnerton, and Bill Bender were all associated with the C-G Ranch, as well as with each other, and there were numerous items from these artists, and the Godshall family in the locker.
MAKER: Victor Clyde Forsythe (1885-1962).
APPROX AGE: Vintage (meaning somewhere between 1930s to 1970s).
SIZE: Largest piece measures approximately 20 inches x 12 inches.
CONDITION: Average to good for their age, normal wear and minor imperfections expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
HANDLING: There will be a $12 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.