(Burke, Dr. Edgar). PORTRAITS OF RACING PIGEONS by Dr. Edgar Burke. Oils on board, 1933. Six paintings, each about 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches, of champion racing pigeons. Matted together in a mat with six openings, and framed to an overall size of 18 x 23 1/2 inches. Mounted to the back of the frame is information about the performances of each of the pigeons, entries of the Jersey City Racing Club, a chartered club of the American Racing Pigeons Union. Each painting signed by Burke, and titled with identifying information about the pigeon. 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. In excellent condition.
