Sam Doyle (1906-1985)
72. Sam Doyle U.S.N. Honey Driper. Initialed and titled. Paint on found roofing tin. Some environmental wear, otherwise excellent condition. 27.5” w x 45.5” h. Provenance: Private Collection acquired from Fay Gold Gallery in Atlanta in 1999. Est. $12,000-15,000. Ship: $200 The painting depicts a sailor from the Sea Islands who, according to the Doyle monograph published by Art Random, became a war hero when he shot down several Japanese planes at Pearl Harbor. In that book there is later version of same subject without any text. In this work, Doyle has included the ‘USN’ for US Navy and his name, ‘Honey Dripper.’
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