George Inness (American, 1825-1894) Sunset

Description:

George Inness (American, 1825-1894)

Sunset
Signed "G. Inness" l.r., attributed on a presentation plaque, identified ".../ALL NATIONAL MUSEUMS/PHB 11/12/45" in an inscription on the reverse.
Oil on canvas laid down on paperboard, 5 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. (13.9 x 17.1 cm),framed.
Condition: Canvas trimmed and laid down on paperboard, frame abrasions, scattered retouch, minor craquelure and lifting l.c., varnish inconsistencies.

Provenance: The estate of Carol J. Ferranti.

N.B. A letter from Michael Quick confirming the painting's authenticity and providing its title accompanies the lot. Mr. Quick believes that Inness painted the work c. 1854-5, and he will include it in the forthcoming supplement to his catalogue raisonné.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Framed dimensions: 9 1/2 x 10 3/4 in.

The inscription on the reverse provides the title "Sunset at Montclair;" however, according to Michael Quick, this work closely resembles in composition and general treatment works that Inness painted circa 1854-1855 (decades before the artist ever saw Montclair).


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