Josef Israels (Dutch, 1824-1911) Sunday Morning

Description:

Josef Israels (Dutch, 1824-1911)

Sunday Morning
Signed "...Israels" l.c., identified on a presentation plaque.
Oil on panel, 20 1/8 x 14 in. (51.0 x 35.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Retouch, panel reinforced on the reverse, surface imperfections, craquelure, surface grime.

Provenance: A. Preyer (1862-1927),Amsterdam; possibly purchased by John Taylor Johnston (1820-1893),New York City; by family descent to Robert Weeks De Forest (1848-1931),New York City; American Art Association/Anderson Galleries, Inc., New York, American and European Paintings…from the collection of Robert W. De Forest and Mrs. Robert W. De Forest, January 29-30, 1936, Lot 242, as Sunday Morning; to Ethel De Forest Vermilye, New York City; by family descent to the current owner.
Estimate $10,000-15,000

The is a repaired horizontal split to the panel passing through the figure's forehead. There are also several retouched vertical cracks to the upper third of the panel. The retouch is primarily within these repairs. The craquelure is stable but is broad in some places and alligatored. Panel with an faded label readying "Lincoln.../Warehouse/Department" on the reverse.


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