Lot 40: JEROME THOMPSON 1814-1886 OLD AGE

signed Jerome Thompson and dated 1874, l.r.

oil on canvas

Condition Note: Canvas is lined. SURFACE: in good condition, generally; scattered craquelure throughout (craquelure is heavier in the top of the trees at upper left--a couple of old, small losses here) UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: scattered inpainting--in sky and lower center--a few repaired tears and some small spots

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PROVENANCE

Alexander Gallery, New York
Gloria and Richard Manney Collection (Sale: Sotheby's, New York, May 27, 1993, lot 192)
EXHIBITED

Albany, New York, Executive Mansion, on loan, 1983-1988
LITERATURE AND REFERENCES

Lee M. Edwards, "The Life and Career of Jerome Thompson", The American Art Journal, vol. 14, no. 4, Autumn, 1982, p. 26, illustrated p. 24
CATALOGUE NOTE

See note to preceeding lot.

35 1/2 by 52 in.<br><br>90.2 by 132.1 cm.