George Inness (American, 1825-1894) Sunset Signed "G. Inness" l.r., attributed on a presentation plaque, identified ".../ALL NATIONAL MUSEUMS/PHB 11/12/45" in an inscription on the reverse. Oil on canvas laid down on paperboard, 5 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. (13.9 x 17.1 cm), framed. Condition: Canvas trimmed and laid down on paperboard, frame abrasions, scattered retouch, minor craquelure and lifting l.c., varnish inconsistencies. Provenance: The estate of Carol J. Ferranti. N.B. A letter from Michael Quick confirming the painting's authenticity and providing its title accompanies the lot. Mr. Quick believes that Inness painted the work c. 1854-5, and he will include it in the forthcoming supplement to his catalogue raisonné.
George Inness (American, 1825-1894) Sunset Signed "G. Inness" l.r., attributed on a presentation plaque, identified ".../ALL NATIONAL MUSEUMS/PHB 11/12/45" in an inscription on the reverse. Oil on canvas laid down on paperboard, 5 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. (13.9 x 17.1 cm), framed. Condition: Canvas trimmed and laid down on paperboard, frame abrasions, scattered retouch, minor craquelure and lifting l.c., varnish inconsistencies. Provenance: The estate of Carol J. Ferranti. N.B. A letter from Michael Quick confirming the painting's authenticity and providing its title accompanies the lot. Mr. Quick believes that Inness painted the work c. 1854-5, and he will include it in the forthcoming supplement to his catalogue raisonné.
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