GEORGE INNESS (American, 1825-1894) “THE VILLA BORGHESE, ROME, 1871”.

GEORGE INNESS (American, 1825-1894) “THE VILLA BORGHESE, ROME, 1871”. Outstanding large oil on canvas Italian scene shows a park outside the Villa Borghese depicting over 40 figures in colorful dress. The women carrying parasol, some seated under the canopy of tall trees. All under a blue and white cloud sky. The foreground grass lawn leading to a series of long white marble steps to an area of grass and trees. The twin towers of the Villa are seen in the background. Signed lower left “G Inness, Rome, 1871”. Housed in what appears to be its magnificent original frame with brass artist plaque. REFERENCE: Illustrated in “The Works of George Inness An Illustrated Catalog Raisonne by Leroy Ireland, 1965″. Illustrated on page 130, No. 539. Also, according to an email from Michael Quick, this example is no. 391, vol. 1, pp. 376-377, repro. p. 377, in George Inness: A Catalogue Raisonné. SIZE: 20″ x 30”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Stanford White, New York City (famous architect); A.A.A., April 11, 1907, Cat. No. 52 (White Sale). Collection of Mrs. Fred White, Cleveland, Ohio. From a fine Sudbury, MA home. CONDITION: Very good with some light inpainting, relined. 9-96951 (150,000-200,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2143	$132,250.00	GEORGE INNESS (American, 1825-1894) “THE VILLA BORGHESE, ROME, 1871”. Outstanding large oil on canvas Italian scene shows a park outside the Villa Borghese depicting over 40 figures in colorful dress. The women carrying parasol, some seated under the canopy of tall trees. All under a blue and white cloud sky. The foreground grass lawn leading to a series of long white marble steps to an area of grass and trees. The twin towers of the Villa are seen in the background. Signed lower left “G Inness, Rome, 1871”. Housed in what appears to be its magnificent original frame with brass artist plaque. REFERENCE: Illustrated in “The Works of George Inness An Illustrated Catalog Raisonne by Leroy Ireland, 1965″. Illustrated on page 130, No. 539. Also, according to an email from Michael Quick, this example is no. 391, vol. 1, pp. 376-377, repro. p. 377, in George Inness: A Catalogue Raisonné. SIZE: 20″ x 30”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Stanford White, New York City (famous architect); A.A.A., April 11, 1907, Cat. No. 52 (White Sale). Collection of Mrs. Fred White, Cleveland, Ohio. From a fine Sudbury, MA home. CONDITION: Very good with some light inpainting, relined. 9-96951 (150,000-200,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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