Charles Gifford Dyer
(American/German, 1846-1912)
"The Mass at Saint Mark's Basilica, Venice"
oil on canvas
signed lower right.
Framed.
21" x 27", framed 26" x 32"

Darkening of the varnish layer, a layer of surface dirt. Scattered craquelure; patch repair en verso canvas with corresponding inpainting repair; a tiny inpainting repair in upper right; difficult for UV light to completely penetrate the varnish layer; few white dot-like accretions. Frame with abrasions, nicks and small surface losses. Frame size: 26" x 32" New Orleans Auction Galleries is pleased to issue and opinion of any lot; the absence of a condition report does not indicate that a lot is perfect condition or free from damage and/or wear. Please understand that New Orleans Auction Galleries employs no professional conservators. All statements in any condition report, or statements taken verbally, are purely our best opinions, and not blanket statements of fact issued by this auction house. Prospective buyers should examine each lot so as to satisfy themselves concerning condition, genuineness, importance, age, etc. Regardless of any statements made in writing or verbally, all lots are sold strictly "As Is" in accordance with section 2 of our Conditions of Sale. No returns will be accepted on the basis of condition.