Wilhelm Theodore Nocken (Germany, 1830-1905), "Romantic Mountain Landscape with Waterfall," c. 1870, oil on canvas, signed lower right, presented in a gilt frame, H.- 37 1/2 in., W.- 48 3/4 in., Framed H.- 49 1/2 in., W.- 61 in.

Condition is consistent with age. Some areas of in-painting visible in the middle sky and tree line. Heavy over painting done in the tree-line area. Additional repair made on bottom right side of painting. Craquelure to paint throughout, particularly in sky area. Bottom left corner has paint loss and minor repair. Varnish drippings visible on the top left corner. The bottom right corner has loss of paint below signature. The frame has discoloration and scratches throughout. All four corners have been damaged. This is a handsome example but could use a better professional restoration. ________________________________________________________________________________ ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS." NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.