WILLIAM ROBINSON LEIGH (American, 1866-1955) ARCTIC CAMP DISASTER.

WILLIAM ROBINSON LEIGH (American, 1866-1955) ARCTIC CAMP DISASTER. Monochromatic gouache on hardboard scene shows an Arctic camp with tent, pack sleds, dogs and men in the midst of an ice breakup with storm. A dog desperately tries to save itself from the icy water while two men struggle with a packed sled. Another team is shown in background with a tent askew. Signed lower left “W. R. Leigh 1899”. Housed in a gray painted molded wood frame with gray matte. Original label on back of board “No. 8990 Article II William Leight Pub. in March 1900”. Probably an illustration for McClure’s or Scribner’s whom he did illustrations for. SIGHT SIZE: 19” x 14”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-70981 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2006

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
	417	$2,300.00	WILLIAM ROBINSON LEIGH (American, 1866-1955) ARCTIC CAMP DISASTER. Monochromatic gouache on hardboard scene shows an Arctic camp with tent, pack sleds, dogs and men in the midst of an ice breakup with storm. A dog desperately tries to save itself from the icy water while two men struggle with a packed sled. Another team is shown in background with a tent askew. Signed lower left “W. R. Leigh 1899”. Housed in a gray painted molded wood frame with gray matte. Original label on back of board “No. 8990 Article II William Leight Pub. in March 1900”. Probably an illustration for McClure’s or Scribner’s whom he did illustrations for. SIGHT SIZE: 19” x 14”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-70981 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2006 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.

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