Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2535BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 28, 2011 12:00PM
Description:
James Fairman (American, 1826-1904)
Sunset Landscape with Cows and Herder
Signed "JAS. FAIRMAN" l.l.
Oil on canvas, 19 x 32 in. (48.2 x 81.3 cm),framed.
Condition: Deformation with possible small tear l.l. corner, scattered abrasions, varnish inconsistencies, surface grime.
Estimate $800-1,200
Small puncture to l.l. quadrant approximately 1/4 in., small l-shaped abrasion and paint loss, u.l. corner, measuring 3/16 in. Craquelure throughout. Varnish inconsistencies to u.l. quadrant, minor surface abrasions to u.r. quadrant, may benefit from a cleaning, no additional condition issues to report.