Lot 46
  • 46

Christopher Pearse Cranch

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • Christopher Pearse Cranch
  • View of Niagara Falls
  • oil on canvas
  • 21 1/2 by 32 in.
  • 54.6 by 81.3 cm.

Provenance

By descent in the family of the artist
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Condition

canvas is lined. SURFACE: in good condition; stable craquelure throughout; canvas is painted gold underneath the oval frame. UNDER ULTRAVIOLET: inpainting throughout the sky and scattered amongst the whites of the falls; some additional inpainting in the trees and surrounding landscape.
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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