William Verplanck Birney Oil, Gentleman with Pipe
William Verplanck Birney
(American, 1858-1909)
Untitled (Gentleman Smoking a Pipe)
Oil on canvas
16" x 12"
A scene of a gentleman quietly reading and smoking a pipe in his study, dressed in a hunting costume typical of the 19th century. Signed "W. Verplanck Birney A.N.A." to the bottom left, indicative of Birney's membership in the American National Academy. In a gilt gesso frame that measures 24 1/4" x 20 1/2".
Condition Report: Very good condition. A few very minor touch-ups are visible under blacklight. There is also mild cracking to a couple areas of the paint layer, but the paint layer is stable, without any losses. The frame has small losses and some cracking to the gesso.
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William Verplanck Birney
(American, 1858-1909)
Untitled (Gentleman Smoking a Pipe)
Oil on canvas
16" x 12"
A scene of a gentleman quietly reading and smoking a pipe in his study, dressed in a hunting costume typical of the 19th century. Signed "W. Verplanck Birney A.N.A." to the bottom left, indicative of Birney's membership in the American National Academy. In a gilt gesso frame that measures 24 1/4" x 20 1/2".
Condition Report: Very good condition. A few very minor touch-ups are visible under blacklight. There is also mild cracking to a couple areas of the paint layer, but the paint layer is stable, without any losses. The frame has small losses and some cracking to the gesso.
