Tom Lovell (1909-1997)
The New Trade Gun, 1986
oil on canvas
26 x 22 inches
35.5 x 31.5 inches (frame)
signed lower left: Tom Lovell, NAWA 1986
verso: titled, signed and dated; artist's text

“The New Trade Gun: Guns were an important trade item. Ownership in some cases meant the deciding factor in holding territory or survival. This Cheyenne is admiring his new flintlock of Belgian make. It has a 30” barrel, which through misuse will eventually be shortened, but it is sturdy and will have a long life”. – Tom Lovell

The painting appears to be in good condition. Under UV examination, there is no evidence of restoration or inpainting.