Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2609BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 07, 2012 12:00PM
Description:
William De La Montagne Cary (American, 1840-1922)
Scene with a Native American Warrior on Horseback
Signed "...M. Cary" l.l.
Oil on panel, 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm),framed.
Condition: Subtle varnish inconsistencies, minor skinning, craquelure.
Provenance: From the artist to the original owner, Florida; by family descent to the present owner.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
Abrasion or skinning to the signature preceding "...M. Cary" l.l. corner, craquelure primarily to areas of impasto in l.l. and l.r. quadrants; small loss to l.r. quadrant measuring approx. 1/8 x 1/8 in.; brighter blue paint in sky area does not fluoresce and appears consistent with other pigments under UV; no additional condition issues to report.