(American, 1823-1900)
Warwick Woodlands, signed and dated lower right "J.F. Cropsey 1888", numbered "44.5" on old stretcher attached verso, also bears two old paper labels of unknown origin, oil on canvas, 14 x 26 in.; fine gilt wood cove frame, 22-1/4 x 34 x 3-1/2 in.
Exhibited: National Academy of Design, 1888, no. 409, as Warwick Woodlands, price at $250.
Literature: Jasper Francis Cropsey: Catalog Raisonne‚: Works in Oil, vol. III (Hastings-on-Hudson, New York: Newington-Cropsey Foundation, 2013), catalog no. 1985, as "unlocated", illustrated page 62.
Provenance: John Hanna, Inc., Detroit, MI, by 1944; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA, 1944–ca. 1968 (deaccessioned); Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Inc., New York, ca. 1968, as Woodlands on the Hudson; Ira Spanierman, Inc., New York, by 1971, as Fall Landscape; art market, CT; Parke-Bernet Charity Sale; Mrs. A. T. Ellsworth, Grandview-on-Hudson, NY (great-granddaughter of the artist); Sotheby Parke-Bernet, Inc., New York, October 27, 1977, lot 27, as Warwick Woodlands, Fall Landscape; Berry-Hill Galleries, New York, as Hastings on Hudson; private collection, Wichita, KS, as Hastings on Hudson; Ira Spanierman, Inc., New York, 1982, as Hastings on Hudson and 14 1/2 x 26 1/4 in.; art market, Philadelphia, 1984; William Doyle, New York, April 24, 1985, lot 23, as Hastings-on-Hudson, New York; Private Collection, Westchester County, New York
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John Hanna, Inc., Detroit, MI, by 1944; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA, 1944–ca. 1968 (deaccessioned); Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Inc., New York, ca. 1968, as Woodlands on the Hudson; Ira Spanierman, Inc., New York, by 1971, as Fall Landscape; art market, CT; Parke-Bernet Charity Sale; Mrs. A. T. Ellsworth, Grandview-on-Hudson, NY (great-granddaughter of the artist); Sotheby Parke-Bernet, Inc., New York, October 27, 1977, lot 27, as Warwick Woodlands, Fall Landscape; Berry-Hill Galleries, New York, as Hastings on Hudson; private collection, Wichita, KS, as Hastings on Hudson; Ira Spanierman, Inc., New York, 1982, as Hastings on Hudson and 14 1/2 x 26 1/4 in.; art market, Philadelphia, 1984; William Doyle, New York, April 24, 1985, lot 23, as Hastings-on-Hudson, New York; Private Collection, Westchester County, New York
wax lined, surface clean and stable, scattered retouch; frame with wear, likely restored period frame 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.