Collect: American and European Art

Provenance:

The Estate of Laura Simon Nelson, formerly married to Dr. James W. Nelson, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Sold: Crescent City Auction Gallery, New Orleans, November 9, 2024, Lot 600

Acquired from the above sale by the present owners

Framed: 34 1/2 x 40 1/2 in.
Canvas is relined; minor surface dirt and dust; varnish appears moderately discolored; varying degrees of craquelure throughout, most notably radiating from each upper corner, all appearing stable. Under UV light: a couple strokes of apparent inpainting in the lower right quadrant. Additional images available upon request.

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