American & Southern Auction | October 16, 2024
Wed, Oct 16, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 648
Sanford Robinson Gifford
Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(American, 1823-1880)
Scenery Near Lake George, 1849, signed and dated lower right "S.R. Gifford 1849", oil on canvas, 20 x 30 in.; fine carved gilt wood frame, 33-3/4 x 43-1/2 in.
Provenance: Questroyal Fine Art, New York, NY (label verso); Private Collection, Florida
Note: According to an unpublished letter from Dr. Ila Weiss, "This painting is a rare and important example of Gifford's early work." It relates to two sketches by Gifford, both owned by Vassar College, of scenes near Lake George.
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Questroyal Fine Art, New York, NY (label verso); Private Collection, Florida
lined, areas of retouch; frame with some wear
