Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2387Location: BostonDate / Time: November 16, 2007 4:00PM
Description:
George Arthur Hays (American, 1854-1945)
Lot of Two Landscapes with Grazing Cattle: In the Glen, Near Saylisville(sic) and Near Woron River
Each signed "G A Hays" l.l., identified on labels affixed to the reverse.
Watercolor and gouache on paper, sight sizes to 10 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (26.6 x 31.8 cm),framed.
Condition: Staining and/or foxing, not examined out of frames.
Provenance: Purchased from the artist, then by descent to the present owner.
Estimate $400-600
The toning is subtle. The smaller work has pale foxing throughout the composition. Although they have not been removed from their frames, there are no other visible condition issues to report.