Ferdinand Burgdorff

(American, 1881-1975)

Canyon de Chelly, Cliff Dwellings, 1963

oil on Masonite

signed Ferdinand Burgdorff and dated (lower center); titled (on artist's label affixed to the reverse)

32 x 48 inches.

This lot is located in Chicago.

Size
32 x 48 inches.

Condition
Framed: 37 1/4 x 53 1/4 inches.Minor deposits of surface dirt and dust; two areas of paint losses in the center left, with a horizontal abrasion extending through the two figures on horseback; a localized area of small paint losses in the upper center, within the thin band of turquoise pigment; scattered areas of whitish residue in the upper right and upper center, as well as through the front legs of the man's horse; a few scattered pinpoint brown stains in the upper center; a series of liquid drip stains extending through the right half. Under UV light: the aforementioned liquid drip stains and whitish residue fluoresce; an additional liquid stain fluoresces and extends from the upper center; a liquid spray pattern stain in the lower left corner fluoresces; none of these areas appear to be inpainting. Additional images available upon request.

Signature
signed Ferdinand Burgdorff and dated (lower center); titled (on artist's label affixed to the reverse)