John Frederick Kensett

(American, 1816-1872)

Franconia Notch, New Hampshire, 1871, signed with initials lower left "JFK 71", oil on board, 12-1/4 x 9-3/4 in.; fine reproduction gilt wood frame,

Provenance: Nancy and James Berry Hill (labeled verso); Berry-Hill Galleries, New York NY (labels verso); Brunk Auctions, November 2017, purchased for $24,000; Private Collection, Florida

Exhibited: The Painted Sketch: American Impressions from Nature, 1830-1880, cat. no. 21, traveling exhibition 1998-1999, Dallas Museum of Art, Corcoran Museum of Art, Sterling and Francine Clark Art institute (label verso).
Condition Report: laid on Masonite, scattered small areas of retouch, retouch along lower edge where frame abrades; frame with minimal wear