Description:
James Salisbury Burt (act. Massachusetts, 1839-1849)
Path by the River. Signed l.c. "J. Burt/1839." Oil on panel, depicting a lone figure walking a path, with small craft on a river and mountainous landscape beyond, 12 x 16 in., with likely original molded gilt-gesso frame. Condition: Surface grime, panel slightly bowed, minor retouch, frame abrasion, frame with losses and minor damage.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
two small areas of retouch in foreground at left and right, minor specks of retouch in sky.
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