$20,145
George Henry Smillie (American, 1840-1921) A Recollection of Susquehanna Co. Pa. Signed and dated "Geo. H. Smillie. '66" l.l., titled and inscribed "...Painted by Geo H. Smillie. '66" on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 7 x 12 3/8 in. (17.8 x 31.4 cm), unframed. Condition: Surface grime. Provenance: Estate of N. David Scotti, Providence, Rhode Island. Yellowed varnish, surface grime. Wear along the edges of the canvas and bits of gold residue from frame liner. Very minor paint loss to image area in upper center and to the left of the stand of trees. Right tacking edge has a small canvas loss, 1 in. long and 1/4 in. deep.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-01-29