Jasper Francis Cropsey

Private Collection, North Hampton, New Hampshire, circa 1940s
By descent in the family to the present owners

New York, The Century Association, 1876, no. 24 (as English Landscape)

"City Intelligence: Art at the Century," New York Evening Post, June 5, 1876, p. 3
"Gossip From the Easel: About Prominent Artists," New York Daily Graphic, June 8, 1876, p. 809 (as Hurstbourn [sic] Church)

The following condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. This painting has never been removed from its original stretcher. The paint layer is clean. There is a faint pattern of cracking in the sky but this is neither unstable nor visually disturbing. However, it can be easily eliminated if the canvas were lined. It is recommended that the painting be hung as is.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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