$3,851
Samuel W. Griggs (American, 1827-1898) Lake George Signed and dated "SWGriggs 1869" l.l., identified on a presentation plaque and on a label from Vose Galleries, Boston, affixed to the backing. Oil on canvas, 22 1/4 x 36 in. (56.5 x 91.4 cm), framed. Condition: Retouch, craquelure. Retouch, right side above hills, with brush strokes and dots in a general area about 3 1/2 x 4 inches. Scattered dots of retouch in sky. Dots of retouch, left side, in sky between treetops, in an inverted triangular area of roughly 2 x 2 x 2 inches, and scattered along left edge. Scattered retouch lower right. Stable craquelure overall, more pronounced in center where the cracks are wider and raised but no active lifting is visible.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-05-21
