LOT DETAILS

Materials:

oil on linen

Measurements:

31.00 in. (78.74 cm.) (height) by 40.00 in. (101.60 cm.) (width)

Markings:

signed l/r: John Falter © '74. This painting is accompanied by a typewritten letter from Falter, dated May 23, 1974; Verso: in the artist's hand: To clean this painting Ivory soap & water only - Do NOT VARNISH EVER (uneeded) "Homesteaders" All reproduction rights retained by the artist - except by special permission from John P. Falter © 1974

Condition:

Under UV light, there is an area measuring 1" in diameter along the upper edge where a possible solvent was used to clean a minor accretion. Normal fluorescence of the artist's pigments is throughout. The frame is traditional, deep gold (antiqued) colored wood and in very good condition with normal wear.