Charles Henry Gifford (American, 1839-1904) Sailboats Under a Darkening Sky

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Charles Henry Gifford (American, 1839-1904)

Sailboats Under a Darkening Sky
Signed and dated "C.H. Gifford -80" l.r.
Oil on canvas, 13 x 18 in. (33.0 x 46.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Losses to varnish layer in sky, old retouch, surface grime.
Estimate $6,000-8,000

Old retouch to u.r. quadrant, measuring approx. 3/4 x 3/4 in. over a restored puncture, varnish loss to u.r. quadrant spanning approx. 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 at extreme height and width; may benefit from a gentle cleaning; fine craquelure, no additional condition issues to report.


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