Bidspirit auction | DAN W. SMITH (AMERICAN, 1865-1934)

DAN W. SMITH (AMERICAN, 1865-1934) PASTEL PORTRAIT OF A RACEHORSE, TITLED ”SUNSHINE” AND SIGNED - Dan W. Smith (American, 1865-1934) Pastel portrait of a racehorse, titled ”Sunshine” and signed lower right. Framed: Ht: 25.5” Wd: 31” Image: Ht: 18.5” Wd: 24.5” According to a bio written by Alex Bialy, Daniel Schmidt adopted the name Dan Smith by 1890, when he began his career as a staff reporting artist for Leslies Weekly. The illustrator was known to have developed an amazing facility and sympathetic eye for rendering animals, especially horses and bison, which lead to his becoming the go to artist for depicting horses and other animals in magazines, book illustrations, newspapers, and advertisements throughout his entire career. His animals were dynamic and graceful, often faintly stylized, and always recognizable as his. This portrait is of a bob-tailed, dark brown or black racehorse standing beside a creek in a lush, tree-lined country landscape. Ht: 26” Wd: 31.5” Dpth: 2.5” Condition: Shipping & Pickup Information: Kamelot Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. Please refer to our recommended shippers list and to book your appointment here: kamelotauctions.com/shipper. All pickups are by appointment only and must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. Auction Terms & Conditions: Auction purchases are wholesale and sold ”as is, ” with no returns based on condition. Most items are vintage, often from estates, and may show signs of use. Kamelot Auctions acts as an agent, and buyers are responsible for determining the condition of lots before bidding. Please see our terms for more information: kamelotauctions.com/terms.php Buyers are strongly encouraged to schedule an appointment to inspect items in person during the preview periods. Written condition reports are available upon request at info@kamelotauctions.com. If you are unable to view an item in person, please request a condition report or additional photographs prior to bidding to assess the item’s condition, size, and any other details. Condition reports are expert opinions and not guaranteed facts. The absence of a report doesn't mean there are no condition issues. Inquiries made less than 24 hours before the auction may not receive a response.