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Jan 11, 2023
(American, 1823-1880)
Wilderness Sketch, unsigned, oil on board, 5-5/8 x 9-1/8 in.; unframed
Provenance: Private Collection, Rhode Island
Note: This lot is accompanied by an extensive letter from Dr. Ila Weiss. It discusses the possibility of this being a related sketch to Gifford's The Wilderness of 1860, but acknowledges the problematic restoration and consequent obfuscation of much of the sketch. The letter is attached herein.
repaired diagonal break through lower lower right corner, extensive over paint/retouch, extensive surface dirt, upper corners missing
Note: extensively (over-) restored in 1968; inscribed on backing (now removed) "restoration 4-8-68"
Private Collection, Rhode Island
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