Jamie Wyeth’s “Study of Kleberg” was auctioned by Christie’s in New York on Thursday and commanded an impressive $218,500, more than five times the pre-sale estimate.
According to Wyeth, the famous circle was painted around Kleberg’s eye after the dog got a little too close to his easel, and as a Little Rascals fan, he couldn’t resist the embellishment. If his name is familiar it should be – Wyeth is the son of famous painter Andrew Wyeth.
Christie’s said the work was purchased by private art dealer Ann Richards Nitze on behalf of an anonymous client.
did NIGEL buy it???
THAT’S A LOT OF DENTALS, DOG FOOD, TREATS AND STUFFIES!