William Merritt Chase (1849-1916)
The Backyard, Shinnecock, Long Island
c. 1900
oil on canvas
30 h × 25 w in (76 × 63 cm)
Signed to lower left "Chase". This work has been authenticated by Ronald Pisano and is to be included in his catalogue raisonné of the artist.
This work has been authenticated by Ronald Pisano and is to be included in his catalogue raisonné of the artist.
Painting is in fine condition and surface is stable. Under blacklight inspection, painting has minor inpainting on the right side from frame rubbing as well as the top. There are pinpoints of inpainting along the horizon line under the tree on right and to the right of the tree at top. Two small areas (less than half an inch) of inpainting two inches in and four inches up from the right corner. Repair to upper left. Signature is strong and does not fluoresce. Framed without glazing measuring 41 x 36 inches.
Signed to lower left "Chase". This work has been authenticated by Ronald Pisano and is to be included in his catalogue raisonné of the artist.