Bidspirit auction | Early 20th C. Cowboy Studio

Early 20th C. Cowboy Studio Portrait Photograph, Lane's Studio - Early 20th century black-and-white studio portrait depicting a young man wearing a broad-brimmed hat, neckerchief, trousers, and elaborate leather chaps decorated with studs and crescent-form ornaments. Signed ”Lane's Studio” at lower right, possibly the High River, Alberta photographic studio of Ray Christie Lane (1889-1943), established in 1911 and known as Lane's Studio by 1920. Inscribed in Hungarian at lower left. A humorous English translation handwritten on the verso reads: ”Get a load of me! No horse has been able to kick me off its ass — of course I haven't been on one yet.” Piece has not been removed from frame. Frame approximately 21.87H x 17.75W x 0.87D in. Sight approximately 12.75H x 9.87W in. PLEASE NOTE: Winning bidders are not required to use the LiveShipping option. Clark's works with the following independent shippers: Auction Pack: auctionpack@comcast.net, (510) 420-1171; Santa Cruz UPS Store: store1128@theupsstore.com, (831) 426-5762; Pak Mail: us148@pakmail.com, (415) 472-2533. Clark's provides in-house shipping for jewelry, silver, and military medals.