Clementine Hunter (1887-1987, Louisiana), "Hauling

Clementine Hunter (1887-1987, Louisiana), "Hauling Cotton," 20th c., oil on canvas, signed lower right, presented in a gold metallic frame, H.- 13 1/4 in., W.- 17 3/8 in., Framed H.- 14 1/4 in., W.- 18 1/4 in. Note: This painting has been authenticated by Clementine Hunter expert Tom Whitehead
Condition Report: Yes, this Clementine Hunter is authenticated by expert Tom Whitehead. There is no physical CoA that came with the painting. There is some surface dirt visible just below and above the signature, as well as behind the horse and proper right side of the painting. Specifically, there is surface dirt around the bottom of the tree. Under black light, there are several small splatter marks from something spraying on the surface. The painting could use a minor cleaning and be good as new. This is a handsome example of Clementine’s work. __________________________________________________________________________ ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS." NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.