JOHN WILLIAMSON (American, 1826-1885) RIVER RAFT.

JOHN WILLIAMSON (American, 1826-1885) RIVER RAFT. Oil on canvas mounted on cardboard scene shows a figure in a small raft at edge of river with grass covered bank with grazing sheep under large trees. Mountains are seen in background along the river under a pink hue sky. Signed lower left “Jay Williamson”. Backing cardboard has a large cutout which we believe has the initials of the artist and “Pinx” with a date. Housed in a black molded wood frame with gold liner. SIZE: 9-1/2″ x 15-1/2″. CONDITION: The name on front floureces under blacklight which may indicate that it is a later addition. Back of the canvas has been either waxed or sprayed with varnish and attached to a heavy cardboard. There are three small areas which have small chips and bulge or indicate a tear or puncture but are hidden behind cardboard. Craquelure. 9-92640 (15,000-20,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Spring 2008

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
	542	$0.00	JOHN WILLIAMSON (American, 1826-1885) RIVER RAFT. Oil on canvas mounted on cardboard scene shows a figure in a small raft at edge of river with grass covered bank with grazing sheep under large trees. Mountains are seen in background along the river under a pink hue sky. Signed lower left “Jay Williamson”. Backing cardboard has a large cutout which we believe has the initials of the artist and “Pinx” with a date. Housed in a black molded wood frame with gold liner. SIZE: 9-1/2″ x 15-1/2″. CONDITION: The name on front floureces under blacklight which may indicate that it is a later addition. Back of the canvas has been either waxed or sprayed with varnish and attached to a heavy cardboard. There are three small areas which have small chips and bulge or indicate a tear or puncture but are hidden behind cardboard. Craquelure. 9-92640 (15,000-20,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Spring 2008 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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