Alfred Thompson Bricher

Private Collection, Texas
Private Collection, Tennessee
Collection of Dr. Irwin Schoen, California
Gerald Peters Gallery, New York
Acquired from above by the present owner

Los Angeles County Museum of Art, American Paintings in L.A. Collections, May 7 - June 30, 1974

The following Condition report has been provided to Sotheby's by Mr. Simon Parkes: This large early work by the artist has an old lining which is still effective, albeit slightly stiff. The sky and the mountains show almost no retouches or damages. The trees in the center left are very healthy. There are small retouches in the trees above the road on the far left to address some cracking which probably emanated from a penitmente or a change in the artist's composition. There are also a few retouches in the meadow in front of the road and beneath the cottage. There is no visible abrasion in the sky or landscape. It seems that the artist may have revisited the center and distance in the water and there is a difference in color here which is slightly uneven. Some careful cleaning or diligent retouching may resolve this unevenness. The condition is quite respectable overall.
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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Lot 89 is illustrated as the inside front cover of this catalogue.