Charles Nicolas Sarka (American, 1879-1960) Oil On Canvas Early 20th C., H 30'' W 20'' American Military Bugler In The Band Stands Signed in the lower right. Depicting a WWI era military man blowing a bugle in the band stands during a parade. Pencil notation on the stretcher reads "USA bugler announcing the appearance of the oncoming machines after making the first circuit from band stand". Having a giltwood frame, H 39," W 29". John McCarthy estate, Ann Arbor, Mi.
Condition
Areas of light craquelure. No evidence of restoration or repair when viewed under UV light. Two light surface scuffs in the lower right. Painting would benefit from a cleaning.
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