EDWARD BOREIN Signed c. 1935 Original Watercolor Wash on Paper

Description: EDWARD BOREIN Signed c. 1935 Original Watercolor Wash on Paper This is a superb original signed pencil and watercolor wash on paper painting by acclaimed Western artist EDWARD BOREIN (American, 1872-1945), circa 1935. Edward Borein was born in San Leandro, California. He began sketching horses, cowboys and steers at a very early age. By the time he was seventeen, he achieved the main ambition of his youthful life and became a working cowboy drifting through most areas of the West, from Mexico to Montana. In 1907 Borein went to New York to learn etching techniques. He opened a studio so typical of the West in its atmosphere that he soon attracted the companionship of other homesick Western artists working in the East at that time. Charles Russell came to regard him as a brother. Borein was one of the most popular figures on the Western scene. The fact that he became the intimate friend of such men as Will Rogers, President Theodore Roosevelt, Leo Carillo and others of equal prominence testifies to his attractive personality as well as his talent. Feeling uncomfortable in New York City, and electing not to return to his more familiar Oakland surroundings, Borein took his new bride, Lucille Maxwell, to Santa Barbara in 1921 and established a studio there. His old cronies and new friends found this studio a delightful place to gather. Watercolors, especially in his later life, were a favorite medium of Edward Borein. He was equally adept at pen-and-ink drawing, and his etchings were of such vigorous, realistic quality that no Western artist has surpassed him in this field. This rare original watercolor sketch, "The Tables Turned", is signed in pencil by the artist on the front upper right "Borein". It measures 7" x 12" (image), and is matted and framed for a total size of 18" x 22". It is in good condition aside from a vertical crease and a small tear at the upper and lower margin. PROVENANCE: Collection of John R. Young; Harold G. Davidson, Santa Barbara, California; Bonhams & Butterfields, Los Angeles, California. Authenticity is GUARANTEED. Edward Borein is a highly collectible artist with extensive auction records at major auction houses, including an auction high realized of $112,000. (Coeur D'Alene Auction, 7/26/2003). Shipping is $40.00 within the US only. Please view my other auctions and eBay store for additional museum quality fine art and collectibles. Shipping & Handling USPS Priority Mail®

Price: 1900 USD

Location: Los Angeles, California

End Time: 2024-07-30T19:01:56.000Z

Shipping Cost: 40 USD