Bidspirit auction | William S. Horton ”Beggars on

William S. Horton ”Beggars on the Balcony” Pastel - William Samuel Horton (American, 1865-1936). Pastel on paper drawing titled ”Beggars on the Balcony, ” early 20th century. Depicting a dramatic murder of crows swarming around a stone and wrought-iron balcony rendered in the impressionistic style. With a metal plaque affixed along the lower section of the frame incised with artist's name, dates, and title. With a label adhered along the verso listing the title. Provenance: Hammer Galleries, New York, NY, April 1, 1989; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Sight; height: 17 3/4 in x width: 21 3/4 in. Framed; height: 28 3/4 in x width: 32 3/4 in x depth: 1 1/2 in. Condition: There are no visible tears, losses, or restorations. Framed under glass. Light wear to the frame. Not inspected out of frame.