John McAuliffe (American, 1830-1900) Mr. Claflin Driving his Team on the Fleetwood Race Track

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John McAuliffe (American, 1830-1900)

Mr. Claflin Driving his Team on the Fleetwood Race Track
Signed and dated "J. McAuliffe 1887" l.r., identified on a label affixed to the frame backing paper.
Oil on canvas, 26 x 40 in. (65.6 x 101.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Lined, scattered retouch.

Provenance: A Virginia collection.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Scattered retouch, the most significant being two diagonal lines through the wheels of the carriage. Please see black light photos for more detail.
There is an abrasion in the center to the right of the driver, beneath the reins, which measures 1/2 inch across with paint loss but no apparent puncture through the canvas.

Lining seems to have been resin or glue, with some areas of wax residue, particularly under the center stretcher bar, along the bottom edges, and with some smaller areas of wax overall.

Frame dimensions are 31 1/4 x 45 1/2 in.


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