Lot 572

John Frederick Kensett

Estimate: $26,000 - $36,000

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 (American, 1816-1872)

Franconia Notch, New Hampshire, 1871, signed with initials lower left "JFK 71", oil on board, 12-1/4 x 9-3/4 in.; fine reproduction gilt wood frame, 

Provenance: Nancy and James Berry Hill (labeled verso); Berry-Hill Galleries, New York NY (labels verso); Brunk Auctions, November 2017, purchased for $24,000; Private Collection, Florida

Exhibited: The Painted Sketch: American Impressions from Nature, 1830-1880, cat. no. 21, traveling exhibition 1998-1999, Dallas Museum of Art, Corcoran Museum of Art, Sterling and Francine Clark Art institute (label verso).

Condition

laid on Masonite, scattered small areas of retouch, retouch along lower edge where frame abrades; frame with minimal wear

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Nancy and James Berry Hill (labeled verso); Berry-Hill Galleries, New York NY (labels verso); Brunk Auctions, November 2017, purchased for $24,000; Private Collection, Florida