Framed oil on canvas painting, Figure in Forest Landscape, signed and dated lower right AW Wedeking 1854 (August Wilhelm Wedeking, German, 1807-1875), label verso from conservator Hiram H. Hoelzer, New York, sight: approx 42 3/8"h, 52.75"w; overall: approx 47.25"h, 58"w; 24lbs **Provenance: consignor purchased from Howard Hand (Texas, New York, 1921-2011), a collector and seller of fine antiques for 75 years** Start Price: $400.00

10/12/23 10:55 am: In my opinion regarding LOT – 1155: I note that the painting is presently intact, including the frame, with several areas of professional restorations with inpainting of varying degrees (see images under natural light and UV light), the canvas feels relatively taut, and there is craquelure throughout commensurate with medium and age, the metal-mounted wood frame appears secure and exhibits patination and has visible seams at the corners

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