David Johnson (American, 1827-1908) Lake George

Description:

David Johnson (American, 1827-1908)

Lake George
Monogrammed and dated "DJ [overlapping] 1870" l.r., identified on a label from Vose Galleries of Boston affixed to the frame backing.
Oil on canvas, 10 3/4 x 17 in. (27.3 x 43.3 cm),in a period frame.
Condition: Lined, multiple pinpoint-sized dots of retouch, stable craquelure.
Estimate $10,000-15,000

Framed dimensions are 20 3/4 x 27 x 2 1/2 inches. Damage to l.l. corner of the frame.

Work is also inscribed "Lake George 1870 David Johnson" in pencil in a later hand on brown paper tape on the stretcher. Frame with an auction-style sticker inscribed "Wadsworth Atheneum" in ink. Frame backing with a green auction -style sticker "LOT NO/ H0654/049."

No additional condition issues to report.


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