Samuel Colman (American, 1832-1920) A Song of Summer

Description:

Samuel Colman (American, 1832-1920)

A Song of Summer
Monogrammed "SC..." l.l., identified and titled on a presentation plaque affixed to the reverse.
Oil on canvas, 15 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. (39.4 x 28.6 cm),framed.
Condition: Craquelure, small scattered areas of retouch.
Estimate $500-700

Framed dimensions: 20 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches. Lined, area of minute paint loss in tree near u.r. edge, see condition photos, inscribed by a later hand on the tape on the back of the frame "from Hirschl and Adler Galleries 15 1/2 x 11 1/4 Dec. 6, 1969" and on the stretcher "A Song of Summer by Samuel Colman/Listed in N.A. exhibition catalogue under that name in 1859 Volume 1 #246 Signed with initials SC in lower left.", these references have not been confirmed.


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