Knute Heldner (1875-1952, Swedish/American), "Louisiana Swamp Scene," early 20th c., oil on canvas, signed lower right, presented in a painted wood frame, H.- 15 1/2 in., W.- 19 1/2 in., Framed H.- 20 1/2 in., W.- 24 3/4 in.

Small pinholes of light shine through canvas when held up to light. Small areas of dirt on canvas: could benefit from a cleaning. There is a faint 1 ½ in. scratch in the upper proper left quadrant that has resulted in minor surface paint loss. A few hairline cracks can be seen throughout canvas consistent with age. No evidence of inpainting under black light. A handsome example. __________________________________________________________________________ ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS." NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.