$3,851
Mary Josephine Walters (American, 1837-1883) Landscape with Three Ladies Seated Under a Tree Signed "M. J. Walters" l.r. Oil on canvas, 14 1/8 x 23 3/4 in. (35.9 x 60.3 cm), framed. Condition: Puncture to u.r. quadrant, subtle varnish inconsistencies. N.B. Mary Josephine Walters, also known as Josephine Walters or M.J. Walters, is one of only a few known woman artists of the Hudson River School. She studied under Asher B. Durand, and was said to have been his favorite female student. T-shaped restored tear with retouch to the u.r. quadrant spanning approx. 4 x 1 in., puncture to u.r. quadrant (to the right of the restored tear) spans approx. 21/2 x 3 1/2 inches at extreme height and width.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-01-28
