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William Trost Richards (American, 1833-1905)
Sunset in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, 1899
Oil on canvas
28 x 44-1/4 inches (71.1 x 112.4 cm)
Signed and dated lower left: W T. Richards. 99.

PROVENANCE:
Vose Galleries, Boston, Massachusetts;
Graham Williford, Greenpoint, Long Island, New York;
Joye H. and F.D. Mitchell, Jr., Mexia, Texas, acquired from the above, 1961;
By descent to the present owner.


More information about William Trost Richards. See also: Richards, William Trost Artist.

Condition Report*: Unlined canvas; yellowing to the varnish throughout the work; frame wear to the extreme edges of the canvas; fine & scattered craquelure to the sky and water areas of the canvas, most noticeable upon close inspection; upon UV inspection, there do not appear to be any signs of in-paint.
Framed Dimensions 35 X 50.5 Inches
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Auction Dates
July, 2020
1st Wednesday
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