(American, 1807-1868)
Girl with Pitcher, circa 1865, signed with initials lower left 'WSM", New York colourman stamp verso, oil on canvas, 30 x 24 in.; likely original fine period carved gilt wood frame, 37-1/2 x 32-1/4 in.
Note: This painting relates to a drawing Girl with Pitcher at Water, from one of Mount's sketchbooks that is in the collection of the Long Island Museum, Stony Brook, New York; William Sidney Mount, Sheet of Seven Sketches: Woman Reading; Girl with Pitcher at Water; Two Hunters; Girl Running with Dog; The Lesson; Catching; Striking, dated January 27 and 28, 1865, drawing on paper, Long Island Museum, Bequest of Ward Melville, 1977, 1977.022.0150.
Provenance: Private South Carolina Collection
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Private South Carolina Collection
original canvas and stretchers, retouch, old patch repairs verso; frame with age cracks, appears re-gilt, abrasions, old repairs Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.