Thomas Kirby Van Zandt 1814 - 1886

Erastus Corning II, Albany, New York
By descent in the Corning family
Bernard and S. Dean Levy, Inc., New York
(Sale: Christie's, New York, September 22, 1993, lot 80)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Canvas is wax lined. Surface: pressed and slightly abrated, pressed craquelure. Line of pentimenti under wheel next to standing man. Old repaint visible along lower edge, above rump of standing cow at left and roof of barn. Under UV light: repaint from various generations throughout the painting, mostly in the trees and barn, also in the foreground in the darker areas of dirt. Interested parties should inspect this work in person prior to bidding in the auction.
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This Lot is accompanied by a letter from Erastus Corning II, grandson of the sitter and Major of Albany, dated February 25, 1974, which elaborates on the history of this painting.