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Gayle Porter Hoskins
"The Strange Cases of Mason Brant" Original Book Illustration

1916

$16,000
£12,218.31
€14,641.49
CA$23,038.13
A$23,752
CHF 13,379.53
MX$303,936.17
NOK 154,385.57
SEK 161,478.24
DKK 109,482.72

About the Item

Original story illustration for the book The Strange Cases of Mason Brant by Nevil Monroe (Philadelphia and London: Lippincott, 1916), illustrated page 173. The full caption reads: “I turned and looked back. A hansom cab was following us; there appeared to be someone inside.” The illustration depicts two men in a dimly lit street with a carriage in the background Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 36.00" x 26.00" Signature: Signed Lower Left
  • Creator:
    Gayle Porter Hoskins (1887 - 1962, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1916
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 33501stDibs: LU38432041793

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