Bidspirit auction | FREDERICK C. YOHN ”CAVALRY CHARGE

FREDERICK C. YOHN ”CAVALRY CHARGE AT CHICKAMAUGA” - Attributed to Frederick Coffay Yohn (American, 1875 - 1933) large oil painting on canvas depicting a dramatic cavalry charge during the Battle of Chickamauga, one of the pivotal engagements of the American Civil War. The composition captures Union cavalrymen galloping through a haze of dust, with mounted officers leading the advance while infantry and additional horsemen emerge from the smoky background. Mounted in a gilt wooden frame featuring carved inner scrollwork. A handwritten label affixed to the reverse identifies the work as ”Frederick Coffay Yohn (1875 - 1933), Cavalry Charge at Chickamauga, 28 x 44 in.” While the reverse label suggests the attribution, prospective bidders are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence regarding authorship, as no visible signature was located during examination. MEASURES: 44 in x 28 in FRAME DIMENSIONS: 50.25 in x 34.25 in CONDITION REPORT: Good overall estate pre-owned condition. Canvas exhibits age-related surface wear and yellowing varnish. There are several small areas of paint loss and abrasions visible in the sky, along with scattered craquelure and minor surface wear consistent with age. The frame has scattered finish losses, edge wear, and minor abrasions.