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ERNEST CHIRIACKA (American, 1920-2010)
The Last of the Boothill Fugitives, .44 Western Magazine pulp cover, November 1945
Oil on canvas
26 x 18 in.
Not signed

This illustration was also featured as the cover for Drygulch Canyon by Fredrick M. Bechdolt, Pheonix Press, New York, 1946.

A copy of the book accompanies this lot.


Condition Report*: Wax-lined canvas; there appears to be a few flakes of paint loss due to frame wear along the upper extreme edge; minor rubbing along upper right edge as well as a small abrasion 5 inches down from the upper left corner; under UV exam, there appears to be several scattered spots that flouresce throughout; framed to an overall size 32.5 x 24.5 inches.
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Auction Info

Auction Dates
May, 2015
14th Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on May 14, 2015 for: $1,625.00
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