ASTLEY DAVID MONTAGUE COOPER (AMERICAN, 1856-1924)

ASTLEY DAVID MONTAGUE COOPER (AMERICAN, 1856-1924) Untitled, Untitled oil on canvas 28 x 16-1/8 in. framed: 35-3/8 x 23-5/8 in. signed and dated lower left “A.D.M. Cooper, 1907”. A well-preserved 20th-century American landscape scene depicting a tranquil wooded riverbank in autumn, executed in the Hudson River School / American Romantic tradition. Condition Surface of the painting shows that paint layer appears stable and intact. No visible tears, punctures, or active flaking. Light surface grime consistent with age. Varnish has likely yellowed slightly, which is typical for the period. Verso shows canvas backed with board and mounted to a wooden stretcher. Appears sound with no evidence of recent restoration. Age-appropriate toning to canvas. It is housed in a period ornate giltwood frame. Gilding largely intact with light wear. Structurally sound with hanging wire. Overall presentation displays well as-is, though professional cleaning of the varnish could enhance brightness and contrast. Item Dimensions: Frame: 23 - 5/8" x 2 - 1/4" x 35 - 3/8", Item Dimensions:

Estimate:$800

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