Lot 45: Portrait of Man O’ War

Estimate: $700 – $900

Oil on canvas of the horse “Man O' War”, signed l.r. “Edward P Buyck” (Edward Pierre Buyck, Belgium, 1888-1960, studied art in Bruges, Antwerp, and Paris), signed on back of canvas “Man O' War – Foaled March 26 1917 Son of Fair Play and Maluba”, reverse of frame labeled with artist name and title, considered one of the greatest thoroughbred race horses of all time, won 20 of 21 races, comes with history of Man O' War, carved original cherry frame, 30″ x 25″ (frame), (ex. Ed Clerk collection).