Lot 324: Arthur David McCormick (1860-1943), THE KING’S MESSENGER, Oil on canvas; signed lower right, titled to gallery labels verso, 25 x 30 in — 63.5 x 76.2 cm

ARTHUR DAVID MCCORMICK (1860-1943), IRISHTHE KING’S MESSENGEROil on canvas; signed lower right, titled to gallery labels verso25 x 30 in — 63.5 x 76.2 cmProvenance:Mitchell Galleries, London, England;The Fine Art Galleries, The T. Eaton Co., Limited, Canada;From whom purchased by Mr. John Spence, Toronto on October 26th, 1949 accompanied by the original receipt;By descent through the family to the present Private Collection, Barrie, OntarioEstimate: $3,000—5,000