Lot 71: JOHN FERGUSON WEIR 1841-1926 ISOLA MADRE, LAGO MAGGIORE

signed J.F. Weir/1885

oil on canvas

Condition Note: Canvas is lined. SURFACE: in fair condition, relining has compressed surface, there is little texture left and several areas where canvas weave shows through UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: evidence of some inpainting in the sky, old varnish makes it difficult to see through; there is probably older restoration--hard to read.

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PROVENANCE

Kennedy Galleries, New York
Sale: Christie's, New York, March 11, 1993, lot 77
Acquired by the present owner at the above sale

21 by 33 3/4 in.<br><br>53.3 by 85.7 cm.