Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2598BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 18, 2012 12:00PM
Description:
Ludvig Skramstad (Norwegian, 1855-1912)
From Nordmarken, Norway
Signed "Ludv... Skramstad" l.l., identified on a presentation plaque.
Oil on canvas, 24 1/2 x 38 in. (62.0 x 96.3 cm),framed.
Condition: Scattered minor abrasions, craquelure with small area of lifting l.r., surface grime.
Provenance: A Massachusetts estate.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
The painting has been trimmed and lined. Area of craquelure with lifting and flaking located l.r. corner and measuring about 3 x 1-1/2 inches. Abrasion (3/4 in. overall) with some paint loss to sky u.r. Fine craquelure overall, more prominent in the sky and paler areas of mountains and water.