Louis Michel Eilshemius (1864-1941, American)

Leda and the Swan
Oil on board
Unsigned; titled on a gallery label affixed to the backing board
30" H x 40" W

Provenance: Collection of the artist
Gifted to a personal friend who cared for the artist while ill, circa late 1930s
Sold: William Doyle Galleries, April 16, 1986, Lot 52, consigned by the above
G.W. Einstein Company Inc., New York, NY, acquired from the above
Property from Frances Luban Fine Art, Burbank, CA

Notes: This lot is accompanied by a letter written on May 10, 1986 by a director at William Doyle Galleries to the dealer Gilbert Einstein with provenance details he requested as the purchaser of this piece in their auction the month before.
Condition Report: Visual: Good condition. Frame abrasion along the edges. A 1" scratch with minor paint loss upper center. A minor crack in the board along the lower left edge. Surface dirt and grime.

Blacklight: Touch-ups throughout.

Frame: 33.75" H x 43.75" W x 1.5" D