1890's Original Pastel Painting by LeRoy

Description

This original pastel was purchased at an estate auction. It is signed by the artist Le Roy. We do not know exactly who Le Roy is. However, he or she was apparently favored by the  Joseph Hoover and Sons Printing Co. Philadelphia since they sold prints of  at least two variations of this theme entitled "Bear and Fire" and "Fire at Night" . A good discussion of this artist's possible identity  can be found on the website theleemsmachine.com. At any rate, this is a striking 1890's work in it's original period frame which has an  outside dimension of 36 by 28 inches. The attached display lamp is included.