Paul Strayer (American, 1885-1981) The Hold Up, magazine interior 1923 Oil on canvas 28-1/4 x 36 inches (71.8 x 91.4 cm) Signed and dated lower right: Paul Strayer 23 Notations on the canvas verso indicate this was published as an interior illustration in a November issue of a magazine, though we have not located the exact usage. At the time of creation, Strayer was a popular cover artist for Western pulp magazines and also working steadily for mainstream titles. PROVENANCE: Illustration House, May 8, 1993, lot 130. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice