Robert Carver
(British, 1730-1791)
"Classical Landscape with Figures by a Stream, Ruins in the Background"
oil on canvas
signed lower right.
Framed.
36" x 50", framed 43-1/4" x 57-1/2"
Provenance: Private collection, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Previously relined; signs of areas of inpainting upper center (grey clouds), upper mid right (trees) and lower mid left (trees and ground); craquelure pattern visible; stretcher bar mark from top to bottom in middle visible. Frame with surface abrasions and nicks. 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.