Samuel W. Griggs (American, 1827-1898) Sandwich Range from Jackson

Description:

Samuel W. Griggs (American, 1827-1898)

Sandwich Range from Jackson
Signed and dated "SW. Griggs/77" l.r., titled on a handwritten card tucked in the
stretcher.
Oil on canvas, 25 3/4 x 17 7/8 in. (65.5 x 45.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Lined, retouch, fine craquelure, surface grime.

N.B. The lot is accompanied by an invoice from Riportella Studio dated June 9, 1966, detailing conservation undertaken on this work. A note added to the invoice indicates that the painting had been purchased from "Harry Damon" in September 1965, by Jeanie Hughes (signed as "J.E.H."),of Granite, New Hampshire.
Estimate $700-900

The original canvas was trimmed of its tacking edges, lined, and stretched on a new stretcher. Retouch primarily in the distant mountain landscape and sky and along the c.l. edge of the canvas, also some retouch to define the paneled door on the far right. Fine stable craquelure.


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