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Carl Rungius (1869-1959), Moose and Mate
Estimate:
$70,000 - $90,000
Passed
Live Auction
2015 Jackson Hole Art Auction
ARTIST
Carl Rungius
Description
Title: Carl Rungius (1869-1959), Moose and Mate
Medium: oil on canvas
Dimensions: 24 x 32
Frame dimensions: 31.75 x 39 5/8 x 2.5 CR
Condition
Overall this painting is in excellent condition. The surface of the canvas shows minor grime build-up as well as a small area of staining on the right side; the canvas is otherwise bright and clear. Under UV small spots of scattered inpainting are evident in the white mid-section of the sky and in the moose’s legs. The gilt frame shows signs of wear and tear and minor splitting in the corners, but is stable and otherwise in excellent condition. Signed lower right: C. Rungius. Lower left: copyright 1907.
Signature
signed lower right: C. Rungius lower left: copyright 1907.
Provenance
Private Collection, San Francisco, California, ca. 1907; Private collection, Idaho, by descent.; Acquired by the present owner from the above