Lot 531: LOUIS E. DELIUS (American, 19th Century) ENOREE RIVER, SOUTH CAROLINA

Large oil on canvas scene shows a river with cascading small rapids lined with large trees with a dirt road with wagon ruts and fallen leaves. A man sits on log with dog at side of road. Signed lower right "L. Delius". Housed in its original 8" gesso decorated frame which is as is.

25" x 42".

Small patch to back, recently cleaned. Minor inpainting, very good.

The painting was found in "The Villa" which was an Italian Villa style home, also known as the Old Copeland home in South Carolina and has passed down since that time. Accompanying the lot is a report of the conservancy and history of the painting.