51: CHARLES BANKS WILSON (1918-2013) ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATION

Charles Banks Wilson (1918 - 2013)
Untitled (Charging Gunfighters) (Circa 1950)
The oil on artist's board, signed lower left, has not yet been attributed to any of the various illustration commissions listed verso.

Though Wilson worked as an artist throughout most of the 20th century, original illustrations by Charles Banks Wilson are scarce. He is best known for his pencil signed lithographs. Original watercolors and paintings by Wilson are scarce and desirable, especially Western themes.
Sight size measures 12.25 x 14.25 with a framed size of 24.5 x 26.5 inches.
Very good original untouched condition. There are no issues of major scratches, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up.
Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the current owner.
$1,000 - $1,500