JUAN BUCKINGHAM WANDESFORDE (American, 1817-1902) THE TRAPPERS FIRE.

JUAN BUCKINGHAM WANDESFORDE (American, 1817-1902) THE TRAPPERS FIRE. Outstanding oil on canvas western scene shows two men around a campfire, their guns resting on the rocks. They have found a clearing next to a lake with tall mountains, tall trees and colorful sunset sky from blue to pink to yellow. Signed lower right “Wandesforde”. Housed in a period gesso decorated lemon gold frame. Wandesforde became a resident artist in San Francisco in 1862 and resided in Hayward, CA until his death in 1902. This could be a scene of Clear Lake, California which he frequented often. He was the co-founder and first president of the San Francisco Art Association. SIZE: 16″ x 24″. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Geraldine Gaba, Scottsdale, AZ. CONDITION: Small hole in tree, consolidated paint causing cracking lines, good. 9-94807 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 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
	198	$6,325.00	JUAN BUCKINGHAM WANDESFORDE (American, 1817-1902) THE TRAPPERS FIRE. Outstanding oil on canvas western scene shows two men around a campfire, their guns resting on the rocks. They have found a clearing next to a lake with tall mountains, tall trees and colorful sunset sky from blue to pink to yellow. Signed lower right “Wandesforde”. Housed in a period gesso decorated lemon gold frame. Wandesforde became a resident artist in San Francisco in 1862 and resided in Hayward, CA until his death in 1902. This could be a scene of Clear Lake, California which he frequented often. He was the co-founder and first president of the San Francisco Art Association. SIZE: 16″ x 24″. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Geraldine Gaba, Scottsdale, AZ. CONDITION: Small hole in tree, consolidated paint causing cracking lines, good. 9-94807 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 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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