The first a preliminary sketch for the 1950 program, signed at lower right, matted and framed (DOA 33.5 x 28.5 in.) (smudge in upper right quadrant, several light scratches to image, toning to mat board and rubbing to frame); the second the original illustration for the 1952 program, signed at lower center, matted and framed under glass (DOA 26.5 x 22 in.) (some smudges to image and mat board); and the third the original illustration for the 1949 program, signed at lower right (DOA 28.5 x 33.5 in.) (some accretions under glass). Each is gouache on illustration board and each retains a MetroMedia Inc. label to the verso.

From the Estate of the late Owen Russel Best Jr., of Charlottesville, Virginia An electrical engineer by profession, Owen Best's long-time passion for and knowledge of horses, horse drawn carriages, and antiques led to his position of Curatorial Services and as Director of the Carriage Museum at Morven Estate, Charlottesvile, Virginia. John Kluge, the owner of the museum and estate, expressed indebtedness to Owen’s expertise, his commitment to the development of the Carriage Museum and his attention to the many details associated with it.

Not examined out of the frames.