Bidspirit auction | Frederick Emanuel Shane (Missouri /

Frederick Emanuel Shane (Missouri / Kansas, 1906-1992) - FRED SHANE (1906-1992) 1938 GRISAILLE OIL ON PAPER STUDY. Frederick Emanuel Shane (Missouri / Kansas, 1906-1992) Study for Runaway Heifer Circa 1937 The preparatory painting, worked by the artist to develop spatial elements, emphasize forms, establish contrasts of light and dark, and create movement prior to undertaking the finished work, is signed lower right and titled lower center. The finished work this preparatory sketch anticipated was titled Runaway Heifer and exhibited at the Kansas City Art Institute's Midwest Artist's Exhibition February 6 - 27, 1938 where it appears to have taken third prize among the oils. Exhibitors from that show who are also represented in this auction include Sandzen, Wood, Curry, Benton, Meert, Capps, Freyman and Vorst. Sight size measures 15 x 20 with a framed size of 24 x 28.75 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Sight size measures 15 x 20 with a framed size of 24 x 28.75 inches. Condition Very good original untouched condition. There are no scratches, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up. Provenance The Collection of James and Virginia Moffett, Kansas City, Missouri.