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Carleton Wiggins was the father of eminent American Impressionist, Guy Carleton Wiggins, and grandfather of Guy Arthur Wiggins. Of the present work, Guy Arthur Wiggins wrote: "This picture was painted early in my grandfather's career after he had studied for several years with the renowned Hudson River School Master, George Inness. The bright palette and subject matter are typical of this period in his career." (unpublished letter, 2001)
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Lined. The tacking edges are covered with tape. Minor frame abrasion along the extreme edges. Minor scattered surface cracking and a small area of surface abrasion in the sky at right. Under ultraviolet light, inpainting scattered along the extreme edges and two areas in the sky, slightly visible in natural light. Other small spots and dots of inpainting scattered elsewhere and an uneven, discolored varnish.
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Lot 62Sale 23785
Lake Scene Near Bear MountainCARLETON WIGGINS (1848-1932)Estimate: USD 3,000 - 5,000
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