67026: Gilbert Gaul (American, 1855-1919) Indian Scout

Gilbert Gaul (American, 1855-1919) Indian Scout, circa 1895 Oil on canvas laid on board 30-1/8 x 20-1/8 inches (76.5 x 51.1 cm) Signed lower right: Gilbert Gaul PROVENANCE: Christie's, Los Angeles, California, October 24, 2000, lot 86; Acquired by the present owner from the above. The original study for the present work was produced while the artist was a member of the Julian Scott group tasked by the U.S. Department of Indian Affairs to provide depiction of tribal daily life for compendium, "Indians Taxed and Untaxed." HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Under UV light, small scattered spots of inpaint including: 2 1/2 x 1/2 inch area of inpaint in the upper right corner; 6 inch vertical line of inpaint along the extreme rigth edge; 3 inch line of vertical inpaint along the right leg; 2 x 1 inch area of inpaint below the figure's shirt; Several scattered small spots of inpaint throughout the rocks. Yellowed varnish.
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