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W. R. THRASHER, Early Texas Art, o/c

Currency:USD Category:Art Start Price:675.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
W. R. THRASHER, Early Texas Art, o/c
<B>W. R. THRASHER (1908-1997)</B></I><BR>Untitled Mountain Scene with Deer<BR>Oil on canvas<BR>24 x 36 inches (61.0 x 91.4 cm)<BR>Signed lower left<BR><BR> Born in Lamar County in Texas, William Thrasher was a farm boy. He had aspirations to paint and spent all of his extra money on brushes and canvas. The death of his father during the Great Depression forced the sale of the farm and all the family possessions. The first items sold, and the most in demand were his paintings. This gave him the encouragement to pursue a career in art.<BR><BR>Thrasher painted what he knew; the landscape, farm scenes, and wildlife.<B>Condition Report:</B> Excellent condition. Period frame in excellent condition.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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