GEORGE HENRY LA PORTE (German, 1799-1873). HUNTSMAN IN LANDSCAPE, signed and dated 1854 lower right; also inscribed on stretcher. Oil on canvas - 18 in. x 24 in. Estimate $1,500-2,500
PROVENANCE: Guarisco Gallery, Washington, DC.
Lined. Some surface dirt and debris, some fine craquelure; and few small flaked losses near hound in lower left and in grass. Streaks and drips in varnish at left and below horse lower corner. UV: Few minor scattered areas inpainting in upper left sky, lower left corner, one on horse.
