(Burke, Dr. Edgar). PORTRAIT OF A RACING PIGEON (A.U. 32-Ideal-1975) by Dr. Edgar Burke. Oil on board, 1934. About 4 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches. Signed and titled, with a printed diploma identifying the bird and with information about its performance. Very well executed bird portraits, and part of a small group of similar works by Burke recording accomplishments by champions in the popular American sport of pigeon racing during the 1930s (my Dealer numbers 5747-52 ). Excellent condition, framed.
