Thomas Hill, Yosemite Valley, 1898, oil on canvas
Auction Date: June 17, 2022
Estimate: Estimate: 30000 - 50000
Sold for: $36,900
Lot: 5047
(American, 1829-1908),
Yosemite Valley with Cowboys on Horseback, Bridal Veil Falls, El Capitan and Half Dome in Background, 1898,
oil on canvas,
canvas: 25 x 28.5 inches, framed: 29 x 32.75 inches,
signed T. Hill lower right and dated.
Provenance: Marie Porter Davis and Louis Spencer Davis by descent to their grandson Richard Spencer Davis circa 1982, by descent to his wife.
Condition: Good. There is a small area of inpainting at the tip of the mountain at the left peak of the waterfall. There is also craquelure throughout the sky. Otherwise, there is no other visible issues apparent or under UV/Blacklight. Photos available for visual reference of condition issues explained.