Attributed to Thomas Hewes Hinckley (American, 1813-1896) Traders Surprised on the Yellow Stone River

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Attributed to Thomas Hewes Hinckley (American, 1813-1896)

Traders Surprised on the Yellow Stone River
Unsigned, titled or inscribed and identified "...From Cooper's novel...Thos. H.
Hinckley/the Artist" on the reverse.
Oil on panel, 15 x 17 in. (38.1 x 43.2 cm),framed.
Condition: Retouch, craquelure, surface grime, mild warping of panel.
Estimate $2,500-3,500

The panel inscribed in pencil on the back, "Traders surprised on/the Yellow Stone River,/from Cooper's novel --/ presented to/Edmund Bak.../by/Thos. H. HInckley, the Artist"
There is evidence of another painted label, with the inscription now obscurred.

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