Wow factor.

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Lot 28. Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski (Polish, 1849-1915). Waiting for their Master; signed ‘A. Wierusz-Kowalski’ (lower left); oil on canvas; 24½ x 39 5/8 in. (62.2 x 100.5 cm.)

Provenance, with Goupil & Cie., New York.
James W. Yelverton (1869-1950), Schenectady, New York.
By descent to the present owner. Estimate $60,000 – $80,000. Christies 27/10/14.