Lot 208: JESSE TALBOT 1806-1879

HILLSIDE SUNSET

measurements
8 by 14 1/4 in.

alternate measurements
20.5 by 26 cm.

signed TALBOT and dated 1850, lower right

oil on canvas

Condition Note: Canvas is lined. SURFACE: in good condition UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: a large area of inpaint in center in the shape of an "L" on its side (about 3 by 6 in.) suggests a repaired tear; a smaller, vertical area, about 2 in. long at upper right corner (along right edge); a few small spots inpainting in sky area; much of lower right quadrant is under old varnish (this includes signature)

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