William Mason Brown (American, 1828-1898) Fruit Still Life en Plein Air.

Description:

William Mason Brown (American, 1828-1898)

Fruit Still Life en Plein Air. Signed and dated "WMBrown./1875." l.r. Oil on canvas, 18 x 24 in., framed. Condition: Lined, retouch, craquelure, surface grime.

Provenance: Acquired by a Brooklyn collector in the 1870s, then by descent to the current owner.
Estimate $20,000-30,000

Largest concentration of retouch to l.l. quadrant--feathered retouch to Y-shaped gouge or tear (under casaba melon and to the left of the apple through two raspberreis) spanning an area of 6 x 6 1/2 in. at extreme height and width; two mounting bubbles to l.r. quadrant with the largest measuring 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.; minor retouch to u.r. quadrant measuring approx. 1/4 x 1/4 in.; minor retouch to an abrasion in u.l. quadrant measuring approx. 1/4 x 3/4 in.; wax lined, craquelure throughout; may benefit from a gentle cleaning; no additional condition issues to report.


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