RICHARD THOMPSON (American b. 1945) A TRIPTYCH PAINTING, "Caprock Tornadoes," oil on canvas, three canvases, one of rectangular form is painted as an anxious scene of figures sighting a terrifying weather event, between two undulating funnel form flanking canvases, the tornadoes painted with tumbling trucks, diner cafe, livestock, and a spilling bucket of milk, central panel: 18" x 36"; flanking funnels: 48" x 23 1/2"; triptych overall: 83" x 48". Provenance: Estate of David E. Brauer, Houston, Texas.

The central panel with less wear and in good to very good condition, has some surface wear, dust. The tornado canvases have craquelure throughout, surface wear, dust, layer of soil/grime, but overall in fair to good to condition, wear commensurate with age. Unsigned. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.