LOT DETAILS

Materials:

oil on canvas

Size Notes:

framed: 39.75 x 49.25 x 1.5 in

Markings:

Signed and dated lower left: C. Hancock 1844

Condition:

Lined canvas; craquelure visible throughout; there appear to be a few areas of restored possible tears to the canvas, one spot most notable in the lower left quadrant measuring approx. 3-1/4" vertically; scattered spots of inpainting visible under UV light; some minor frame wear along the edges, with associated flecks of loss mostly along the lower edge

Provenance:

Sotheby's, New York, December 5, 2008, lot 61; Acquired by the present owner from the above.