STYLE OF OLD JOHN CROME (British, 1768-1821). TRAVELER AND DOG ON A COUNTRY ROAD, oil on canvas - Unframed: 11 1/4 in. x 15 1/4 in. Estimate $900-1,200
PROVENANCE:
Formerly in the collection of Mr. Andrew Welch, New York, New York and Sands Point, Long Island.
1451 - STYLE OF OLD JOHN CROME - TRAVELER AND DOG ON A COUNTRY ROAD - relined on canvas; craquelure pattern throughout; UV: inpainting at left side in sky; scattered in grass in foreground and in trees at center; scattered areas in sky at center, along right edge and bottom right edge; some small areas to left of figure. Accompanied by conservators letter, Gustav Berger, 1973, with photo of inscription on reverse before lining.
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