Framed oil on canvas painting, now laid on board, Country Landscape with Woman Riding a Donkey, signed lower left J. Wilson (Jeremiah Wilson, American, 1824-1899), dated 1857,some restorations, small areas of loss, sight: approx 38.75"h, 30.5"w, overall: 48.5"h, 34.75"w, 17lbs **Provenance: consignor purchased from Howard Hand (Texas, New York, 1921-2011), a collector and seller of fine antiques for 75 years** Start Price: $300.00

10.6.23-In my opinion regarding LOT: 1153- The painting is currently hung high, and I am not able to examine the back, I do note that canvas has likely been laid on board as to stabilize it, a visual examination reveals craquelure throughout, some small areas of lifting to canvas from board, particularly noted at center and upper-middle quadrant, I note some old repairs to canvas in the upper left and right mid-right, and throughout the lower section, a UV examination further illustrates this and I have taken numerous images for your review, with UV light I further note heavy varnish, some small areas of paint loss and paint flakes, I am not an expert on painting such as this, so please let me know should you have further questions Please see attached images for your review.