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Lot 243

John Reber carved and painted figure of Dan Patch

Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000
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John Reber (Lehigh County, Pennsylvania 1857-1938), important carved and painted figure of Dan Patch. Without a doubt the most famous standard bred pacer, he was a true celebrity in his day. He was undefeated in open competition and set numerous speed records during his career. This was Reber's most ambitious work. Illustrated in Machmer Just For Nice, fig. 269. Provenance: Pook & Pook - The Collection of Richard and Rosemarie Machmer, October 24, 2009, lot 536.

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