$1,845
Hudson River School, 19th Century Sunset Vista Unsigned, inscribed indistinctly "H. F. Osborn/2..." on the reverse. Oil on board, 4 x 7 1/2 in. (10.1 x 18.8 cm), framed. Condition: Craquelure. N.B. The inscription "H.F. Osborn" on the reverse may refer to Henry Fairfield Osborn, son of William Henry Osborn, who was Frederic Church's longtime patron and close friend. Church's friendship with the Osborns continued even after W.H. Osborn's death in 1894; both Church and his wife died at Osborn's Park Avenue residence in New York City in 1900 and 1899, respectively. Among Church's scenes of the Hudson River Valley are depictions of the view from W.H. Osborn's residence, Castle Rock, near Garrison, New York. Estimate $600-800 Drying cracks, no other condition issues to report. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-09-27
