William Giles Munson 1801 - 1878

Private Collection, New Haven

Canvas lined. Surface in fair condition, very apparent pressed craquelure, areas of old repaint visible to the naked eye throughout the sky. Under UV: sky is 50% repainted, a large area of repaint lower right quadrant, a small area of repaint to the left of the far right church, trees on left side with significant repaint, other scattered areas throughout. Interested parties should examine this work in person prior to bidding in the auction.
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