Lot 1021: RARE ALEXANDER POPE OIL ON CANVAS

RARE ALEXANDER POPE OIL ON CANVAS. Small painting that measures 9-1/8" x 11-11/8" vertical image of two cow elk in deep snow at edge of a forest. The elk are on alert and staring directly at artist as thought looking into a camera lens. Artist's signature is in lower right corner. Mounted on a very old stretcher and framed in a repainted gold molded frame. CONDITION: Very fine. Image is crisp & bright with vivid colors & has one tiny chip in upper right corner not affecting image. The old varnish coating is somewhat yellowed and should be cleaned. 4-60362 JR618 (5,000-10,000)