Samuel W. Griggs (American, 1827-1898) Lake George

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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.
Estimate $2,000-4,000

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.

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