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Lunatic Billy Bats Outsider Art Drawing, 1872

About the Item

An unknown outsider artist drawing of the lunatic Billy Bats of Troy, New York, 1872. Note from artist affixed to verso: “Billy Bats is a lunatic who spent years in the asylum and now lives with his sister near the brickworks. He is harmless and keeps stray dogs." sight: 6 ½ by 9 ¾ inches frame: 8 ¾ by 12 inches
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1870-1879
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1872
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Drawing is good with toning and cockling. In antique gilt frame with antique glass. Gilding shows wear to lower edge.
  • Seller Location:
    Savannah, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9288241323262

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