Charles G. Dyer

Charles G. Dyer
(American, 1851-1912)

The Acropolis From the Altar of Zeus, c. 1900-01
oil on canvas signed C. Gifford Dyer, dated, and inscribed Athens, St. Louis (lower left)
41 x 54 ½ inches.
Fine Art signed C. Gifford Dyer, dated, and inscribed Athens, St. Louis (lower left)
Framed: 48 x 61 1/2 inches.
Canvas is lined; minor deposits of surface dirt and dust; paint loss along extreme upper right edge; extreme lower left canvas margin is partially torn; vertical areas of inpainting extending from center right to lower right edge visible under normal viewing conditions and UV light. In addition to inpainting along right side, under UV light inpainting is visible in localized areas of upper right corner, upper center, upper left corner, center, and lower center. Additional images available upon request.

Provenance:
Private Collection, New York
Sold: Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, Avon, Connecticut, October 15, 2016, Lot 183
Acquired directly from the above sale by the present owner