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Thomas Hill (1829-1908), Vernal Falls, Yosemite, 1898
Estimate:
$20,000 - $30,000
Sold
$13,000
Live Auction
Jackson Hole Art Auction - 18th Annual Live Auction
ARTIST
Thomas Hill
Description
Title: Thomas Hill (1829-1908), Vernal Falls, Yosemite, 1898
Medium: oil on canvas
Dimensions: 30 x 20
Frame dimensions: 40 x 29 7/8 x 3 3/4
Medium: oil on canvas
Dimensions: 30 x 20
Frame dimensions: 40 x 29 7/8 x 3 3/4
Condition
The painting appears to be in good condition with mild craquelure throughout, and the paint layer is stable. There is a faint stretcher bar across the top. and a scattered 1 inch area of pin dot losses at the lower center of the painting. The painting was viewed under blacklight and exhibits scattered areas of inpainting at the upper right corner and throughout the bottom half of the painting. The frame appears to be in good condition with faint miter splits, some light colored stains at the left side of the inner frame, a chip loss at the lower right corner, and paint missing along the rear frame edges.
Medium
oil on canvas
Signature
signed and dated lower right: T. Hill (1)898
Provenance
Private Collection, Jackson, WY