DANIEL RIDGWAY KNIGHT (American, 1840-1924) “AT THE WELL”.

DANIEL RIDGWAY KNIGHT (American, 1840-1924) “AT THE WELL”. Spectacular oil on canvas scene shows two young maidens in country dress standing near a stone well with copper pot and two clay flower pots. The tall wire work stand holding the pulley for water bucket. A large bale handle pail and earthenware jug sit on a dirt path which one of the girls stand on. A large colorful flower garden encompasses most of the bottom 1/3 of the painting. It is encased by a stone wall which separates the property. Another young lady with basket under arm walks down side hill. The scene overlooks a large river lined with houses. A popular scene of Knight’s and one of his best. Signed lower left “Ridgway Knight Paris”. Housed in a spectacular 7” wide deep gesso decorated frame with silver plated artist tag with title. Hammer Galleries, New York label on reverse. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Hammer Galleries in 1981. Included is a letter from 1981 of Hammer Galleries guaranteeing authenticity. Also a letter of provenance from same indicating that the provenance was Private Collection to a New York Private Collection to Hammer Galleries. Exhibited 19th and 20th Century European and American Paintings, Recent Acquisitions, Hammer Galleries, New York, June 16 – August 31, 1981. SIZE: 26-1/2” x 33”. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Three very small spots touched up in upper sky. 9-25458 (200,000-300,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2005

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
	50	$310,500.00	DANIEL RIDGWAY KNIGHT (American, 1840-1924) “AT THE WELL”. Spectacular oil on canvas scene shows two young maidens in country dress standing near a stone well with copper pot and two clay flower pots. The tall wire work stand holding the pulley for water bucket. A large bale handle pail and earthenware jug sit on a dirt path which one of the girls stand on. A large colorful flower garden encompasses most of the bottom 1/3 of the painting. It is encased by a stone wall which separates the property. Another young lady with basket under arm walks down side hill. The scene overlooks a large river lined with houses. A popular scene of Knight’s and one of his best. Signed lower left “Ridgway Knight Paris”. Housed in a spectacular 7” wide deep gesso decorated frame with silver plated artist tag with title. Hammer Galleries, New York label on reverse. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Hammer Galleries in 1981. Included is a letter from 1981 of Hammer Galleries guaranteeing authenticity. Also a letter of provenance from same indicating that the provenance was Private Collection to a New York Private Collection to Hammer Galleries. Exhibited 19th and 20th Century European and American Paintings, Recent Acquisitions, Hammer Galleries, New York, June 16 – August 31, 1981. SIZE: 26-1/2” x 33”. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Three very small spots touched up in upper sky. 9-25458 (200,000-300,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2005 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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