James Fairman

Gifted by the present owner's grandparents
Thence by descent

The canvas is unlined and somewhat slack in the frame. The picture surface is in generally good condition aside from minor horizontal craquelure in the sky, minor pigment separation in the rock formations and a discolored varnish. Under UV, there are no apparent signs of inpainting.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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Fairman was born in Glasgow, but grew up in the United States, where he later taught at the National Academy of Design. Deeply influenced by the Hudson River School of painters, who were at the height of their popularity in the mid-19th century, Fairman's panoramic views of Palestine are imbued with great drama and atmospheric prescence. In the current work, Fariman's topographical accuracy is matched by a mastery of light which transports the viewer to the hills of Palestine.