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A copy of a Letter of Authenticity from Gerald Peters Gallery will accompany the lot.

In 1861 the artist wrote, “The roaring and bellowing of the distant herd and beating of thousands and thousands of hoofs was exciting and wonderful.

“The whole earth seemed to quiver and shake, while the air was alive with cow birds and birds of prey. The noise increased to a throbbing roar as the bison passed the river. The earth seemed to be a living mass, as far as the eye could see.”

Condition ReportSurface condition is good. Painting has been lined. Faint bar mark on left side. Several spots of inpainting in sky. Several spots of vertical inpainting along left side, near edge of frame. Large spot of inpainting at bottom-center, near edge of frame. Several spots of inpainting in river along right side, at edge of frame.

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