Lot 1182: (James) Francis Day (American, 1863-1942),

(James) Francis Day (American, 1863-1942), "Jester", watercolor on paper, signed and inscribed "To my friend Drake" and dated "Paris, 1887" middle right, sight 12 in. x 10 1/8 in., in a period gilt and black frame Provenance: Gift of artist, descended in the family of Clifton and Hilah Drake Wheeler, IndianA The inscription refers to Alexander Drake, grandfather of Hilah Drake Wheeler, who was Art Editor of "Century Magazine" for forty years.