SANFORD ROBINSON GIFFORD (AMERICAN 1823-1880) Into the Vistas, 1855 oil on canvas 19 x 24 cm (7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.) signed lower left; dedicated From S.R.G.C. to James McIntyre on verso LOT NOTES The present lot was the artist`s gift to the son of Archibald McIntyre, the co-founder of the Adirondack Iron and Steel Company. CONDITION Observed out of the frame, the work is in overall good condition. Minor surface dust; would benefit from a light cleaning. Inspection under UV light shows several areas of restoration, including restored tear in the upper left quadrant (approx. 5 cm) and two smaller areas: vertical line to the ground on the bottom of the canvas, and to the upper center in the skies and top of the trees. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.