356 - America

America (Niagara Falls.) Circa 1820. Watercolor on two joined sheets of machine-made paper, mounted on linen over the entire surface. Approx. 21.5 x 106.6 cm. A large-format, artistically remarkable watercolor of what are arguably the world’s most famous waterfalls. The untitled depiction is a stylized close-up on the water, heading toward the precipice, with woodlands in the background beneath a slightly cloudy sky and scattered houses on the right. - The edges, particularly on the left and right, have minor losses; there are a few small tears along the edges; the colors are slightly rubbed in a few places; otherwise, the work is well preserved, and the colors are fresh. America. - United States. - Niagara Falls. - Watercolor on two joined sheets of machine-made paper, fully mounted on linen. Approx. 21.5 x 106.6 cm. - A large-format, painterly watercolor of what are arguably the world’s most famous waterfalls. The untitled depiction is a stylized close-up of the water rushing toward the precipice, with woodlands in the background beneath a partly cloudy sky, and a few houses to the right. The edges, especially on the left and right, have some minor losses, a few small tears along the edges, and the colors are slightly worn in a few places. Otherwise, the work is in good condition, and the colors are vibrant. This lot is subject to standard taxation. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union. This work is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints, and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.