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According to Western art historian Dr. Larry Len Peterson, “Legendary art dealer Bob Drummond believed this oil was William Standing’s masterwork. It proudly hung on the wall behind his office desk. He told everyone it was painted by Charlie Russell, and he routinely fooled them, which brought great laughter every time he recounted his charade.”

PROVENANCE
Bob Drummond, Hayden, Idaho
Private collection, 2004

Condition ReportSurface is in excellent condition. Inpainting near the edges of frame.

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