WILLIAM MICHAEL HARNETT (American 1848-1892). Still Life; Policeman Comforting Lost Child (pair). Pencil on paper. 2.5in...

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WILLIAM MICHAEL HARNETT (American 1848-1892)
Still Life; Policeman Comforting Lost Child (pair)
Pencil on paper
2.5in. x 3in. and 3.5in.x 6in.
Exhibited:Still Life:The Reminiscent Object, La Jolla Museum of Art, La Jolla, CA
Published: Alfred Frankenstein, After the Hunt, p. 34

Provenance:William Michael Harnett
Alfred Frankenstein
David Frankenstein
Knoke Galleries, Atlanta, GA
Debra Force Fine Art, New York
Private collection

This lot is accompanied by a letter from David Frankenstein confirming its provenance

Gavin Spainerman: Attribution okay.


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