- 903
American School, 19th Century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- American School, 19th Century
- A View of Blennerhasset Island, West Virginia
- oil on canvas
- 24 1/2 in. by 29 1/2 in.
Together with a pair of silhouettes of Mr. and Mrs. Blennerhasset. 3 pieces.
Exhibited
Springfield, Massachusetts, The Holyoke Museum, A Folk Art Pilgrimage, November 3 – December 23, 1988.
Literature
Country Magazine, Ray Swick, “A Country Place: Blennerhassett, Mansion in the Wilderness”, July 1984, p. 52, illus.
Condition
In what appears to be the original frame and stretchers. Together with a pair of silhouettes said to be of Harmon and Margault Blennerhassett. There in in-painting in the sky in the clouds on the extreme right hand side of the painting. Otherwise, the painting appears not to have extensive in-paint. There is stabilized cracquelure on the surface, but the painting is in sound condition and requires no further treatment.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Ohio's early history is studded with noteworthy events, some to be recalled in later years with greater pride than others. The strange and seemingly nefarious scheme of Aaron Burr, the discredited former vice-president, inspired great excitement in 1806. Using Blennerhassett Island in the Ohio river below Marietta as a base of operations, Burr mustered a small expeditionary force which aroused the suspicions of the state government. The militia was called out and boats and supplies were confiscated. The Virginia militia wrecked Harman Blennerhassett's island mansion but Burr had moved on to the southwest; he was eventually returned and tried for treason.