Joseph Morviller (American, 1800-1870) From Nature, Wachusett, Mass.

Description:

Joseph Morviller (American, 1800-1870)

From Nature, Wachusett, Mass.
Signed indistinctly l.r., inscribed "...Wachusett/By J. Morvillier [sic]"
on the stretcher, inscribed "587." and stamped or inscribed "THOMPSON COLLECTION/NEW YORK, ...P. ROWELL" on the reverse.
Oil on canvas, 24 1/4 x 36 1/4 in. (61.5 x 91.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Strip lined, retouch, craquelure.

N.B. The consignor has provided the following provenance: Collection of Thomas Thompson, Boston, Massachusetts, and New York, c. 1860s; Leeds and Miner, New York, February 7, 1870, Executrix's Sale of Mr. Thomas Thompson's Extensive and Valuable Collection..., Lot 587; Private collection, Buffalo, New York. Inscriptions on the stretcher are partially obscured by the strip lining.
Estimate $5,000-7,000

The strip lining is adhered with resin or glue. The rest of the verso has been coated with glue or similar, probably to stablize the surfce. The is a repaired/retouch vertical tear to the sky, on the right size slightly above the horizon. In addition there are some scattered dashes of retouch.


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