Walter Gay (MA, 1856-1937), Petition to Richelieu

Oil on canvas (lined), signed and dated 1887 at lower right, presented in a later hand-carved gilt composition frame with gallery plaque.

SS 34 x 45 in.; DOA 42.5 x 53.5 in.

From the Collection of the late Arthur J. Morris, Ossining, NY and by descent to the current consignor

Exhibited:
Paris, Salon, 1887

Illustrated:
Phillips, Claude. "The Americans at the Salon," The Magazine of Art, 1887, p. 420.

Repaired tear along middle left of canvas through guard's knees; some touch-up along right edge of canvas.

$10,000 - 20,000