RARE WINCHESTER BEAR DOGS PRINT IN DELUXE ORIGINAL FRAME.

RARE WINCHESTER BEAR DOGS PRINT IN DELUXE ORIGINAL FRAME. Fine H.R. Poore (1858-1940) Bear Dog lithograph with exposed image 35″ x 25-1/4″. Image is of two large bear dogs with two others in the background reported to have belonged to Oliver Winchester or a member of the Winchester family. Accompanied by its orig dark oak frame, 41-1/2″ x 32″, with decorative decal decorations consisting of the Winchester red “W” in each corner with four cartridges and a geometric outline. Each end of frame has three colorful shot shell decals and the top with the “WINCHESTER” stylized, patented name. Bottom of frame is stenciled with “RIFLES, SHOTGUNS AND AMMUNITION FOR SALE HERE”. These prints were furnished to Winchester dealers & distributors beginning in about 1907 and the image was still being used on calendars well into the 1920s. This is one of Winchester’s more popular pieces of advertising/calendar art. CONDITION: Fine. There are some minor scattered touch-ups. Image has a few very minor nicks & scratches with one narrow scratch through one of the dog’s faces and a couple of minor scuffs in the lower right corner not affected the image. Frame liner retains most of its orig gold. Outside frame shows some light corner wear and a couple of minor chips and retains most of its orig dark stain and bright lettering. Lettering on bottom of frame appears to have been lightly cleaned but is completely intact, strong & legible. 4-40303 JR184 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2153	$7,475.00	RARE WINCHESTER BEAR DOGS PRINT IN DELUXE ORIGINAL FRAME. Fine H.R. Poore (1858-1940) Bear Dog lithograph with exposed image 35″ x 25-1/4″. Image is of two large bear dogs with two others in the background reported to have belonged to Oliver Winchester or a member of the Winchester family. Accompanied by its orig dark oak frame, 41-1/2″ x 32″, with decorative decal decorations consisting of the Winchester red “W” in each corner with four cartridges and a geometric outline. Each end of frame has three colorful shot shell decals and the top with the “WINCHESTER” stylized, patented name. Bottom of frame is stenciled with “RIFLES, SHOTGUNS AND AMMUNITION FOR SALE HERE”. These prints were furnished to Winchester dealers & distributors beginning in about 1907 and the image was still being used on calendars well into the 1920s. This is one of Winchester’s more popular pieces of advertising/calendar art. CONDITION: Fine. There are some minor scattered touch-ups. Image has a few very minor nicks & scratches with one narrow scratch through one of the dog’s faces and a couple of minor scuffs in the lower right corner not affected the image. Frame liner retains most of its orig gold. Outside frame shows some light corner wear and a couple of minor chips and retains most of its orig dark stain and bright lettering. Lettering on bottom of frame appears to have been lightly cleaned but is completely intact, strong & legible. 4-40303 JR184 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}