$1,750
(German, 1820-1899) Autumn--Wounded Woodcock, 1850 oil on canvas (relined) signed J. Wolf (lower right) 24 x 20 inches. Property from the Collection of the Saint Louis Zoo Association, St. Louis, Missouri Has been examined under UV light. Areas of inpainting visible under UV along extreme perimeters due to frame rubbing-most significant in upper right corner and lower right corner, other scattered lines along edge. Inpainting visible in leaves in upper left quadrant, just left of center. Touchups visible in figure of woodcock: in center of back, along edge of wing (where it joins the body) and below the beak. Small spots of inpainting scattered along leaves in foreground. Shows well in natural light. Work is framed, gallery label on back of frame. Additional photos available upon request.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2016-10-08
