John La Farge

Moritz Bernard Phillip, New York (acquired directly from the artist, 1884)
Mrs. Moritz Bernard Phillip (the artist, Jane Peterson and sold:  Plaza Galleries, New York, December 2, 1965, lot 266)
Victor Spark, New York (acquired from the above sale and sold:  Richard A. Bourne Company, Hyannis, October 17, 1970, lot 190)
J.N. Bartfield, New York (acquired from the above)
Rosenstock Arts, Denver (acquired from the above, 1984)
Thomas Colville, Inc., New York (acquired from the above, 1984)
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1984

New York, Society of American Artists, Catalogue of the Fourth Annual Exhibition, 1881, no. 77
Munich, Illustriter Katalog der Internationalen Kunstausstellung, 1883, no. 1132

Surface is generally in good condition, aside from a few small spots of frame abrasion at upper center and lower center edges. Under ultraviolet light: an old, greenish, varnish; no apparent 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.
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.

The view depicts Brenton Cove, a bay south of Newport, Rhode Island, looking north toward Newport Harbor.