ARTHUR FITZWILLIAM TAIT (American, 1819-1905). Landscape with Sheep, 1893. Oil on canvas. 18 x 27 inches (45.7 x 68.6 cm...

Description

ARTHUR FITZWILLIAM TAIT (American, 1819-1905)
Landscape with Sheep, 1893
Oil on canvas
18 x 27 inches (45.7 x 68.6 cm)
Signed and dated lower right: A F Tait NA, NY 93

PROVENANCE:
Purchased by the present owner from Skinner, 1980s.

LITERATURE:
W. H. Cadbury, Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait: Artist in the Adirondacks, including a checklist of his works by Henry F. Marsh, Newark, NJ, 1986, possibly no. 93.13 "Going to Pasture," p. 295.

Toward the end of his life, Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait produced a written inventory of some 1,557 paintings he made throughout the course of his artistic life. The original checklist, preserved in the Adirondack Museum, often provides the artist's original titles as well as prices paid and buyers for given works.

The present painting is consistent with the work described as number 93.13 in the checklist. Entitled "Going to Pasture" and measuring 18 x 27 inches, it bears close similiarity with other paintings of sheep subjects Tait also produced in 1893. In his checklist entry for number 93.13 [the number means the 13th painting Tait made in 1893], Tait noted that he had sold this painting in Chicago for $250.

*Heritage Auctions strives to provide as much information as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Statements regarding the condition of objects are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Heritage. Some condition issues may not be noted in the condition report but are apparent in the provided photos which are considered part of the condition report. Please note that we do not de-frame lots estimated at $1,000 or less and may not be able to provide additional details for lots valued under $500. Heritage does not guarantee the condition of frames and shall not be liable for any damage/scratches to frames, glass/acrylic coverings, original boxes, display accessories, or art that has slipped in frames. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions of Auction.