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AMERICAN SCHOOL
19th Century
View of the estate of Mathias Collins by "itinerant painter Miss Polly".
Unsigned. Old handwritten note affixed verso inscribed "The Estate of Mathias Collins [?] 1852 Weston[?] Mass. Mathias Collins is in his yard. His grandchildren are passing on their way to school. George, Fred & Ann Collins. Their own home adjoins to the grandfather's estate to the right of the cows in the yard. Painted by an itinerant painter named Miss Polly.".
Oil on canvas, 22" x 30.25". Framed 27.5" x 36.25".
Condition: Relined. Some flaking, mostly in the upper left corner. One scratch in lower right corner. Soiled, with craquelure. UV light does not show any major restorations.
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The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.
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Provenance:
The Collection of Bob & Nancy Skinner.
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