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This painting depicts the moment the guide forces himself to let his anger and pain
from the past row away, not necessarily a moment of forgiveness, but a moment of sympathy. A moment of sympathy given
to one who may not have been deserving
of such, and a moment of closure ending years of torment and pain. It shows the guide kneeling at the bank of the lake, his Winchester First Model 1873 rifle poised in hand, straining every fiber of his being not to raise it and shoot the man that had stolen his love from him and caused him so much anguish. Even in the distant background, the reverend in the row boat can be seen hanging his head in shame. It is signed in the bottom right “Philip R. Goodwin/1909”. The visible portion of canvas measures 23 3/4 x 15 1/2 inches and the frame measures
30 x 21 7/8 inches. The title of the painting, “HONEST WOODS” is faintly written on the lower back of the frame and there are some faint words hand written on the backing of the canvas which are indecipherable. It is
a truly masterful piece by one of the most legendary artists of the American outdoors. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine canvas overall, retaining nearly all of its vibrant original color with some scattered very
light scuffs and smudges, and otherwise minimal storage wear. The frame is fine with some mild wear and some scattered minor handling/storage marks. Do not miss this chance to own an iconic piece by one of America and Winchester’s most legendary outdoors artists!
Estimate: 25,000 - 50,000
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