An iconic Western saloon scene promoting Cyrus Noble Whiskey, this large-format chromolithograph titled Bucking the Tiger depicts a tense game of faro in a crowded gambling hall. Painted by Clarence M. Leavy and copyrighted in 1907, the work reflects early 20th-century advertising’s use of colorful narrative to evoke nostalgia for the Old West and its vices. The phrase “Bucking the Tiger” was 19th-century slang for playing faro—a fast-paced card game considered the most popular gambling game in American saloons during the Gold Rush and postbellum eras. The tiger became a visual symbol of faro tables, often painted on the game layout or gambling hall façades, and the phrase came to symbolize taking a bold risk against long odds. Sight: 26 x 40 ½ in. Framed: 30 x 44 ½ in. Provenance: Al and Carol Cali Collection. Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Sacramento. Shipping via FedEx within the continental U.S. for $650 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined lot shipping available. Not examined out of frame. Surface rippling and wrinkling visible throughout, most notably at upper left and along right edge, consistent with age and mounting. Color remains vibrant. No tears or losses observed under glass. Printed in lower right “Copyright 1907 Clarence M. Leavy.”