FRITHJOF SMITH-HALD (NORWEGIAN 1849-1903)Sunset Over a Mountain Lake,1899oil on canvas68.5 x 110.5 cm (27 x 43 1/2 in.)signed and dated lower rightPROVENANCESotheby's London, 13 June 2006, lot 186Acquired at the above by the present ownerCONDITIONObserved in frame, the painting appears in age-appropriate condition. Two vertical lines to the center of canvas from the stretcher bar. Light surface scratch to the upper left corner. Thirteen patches visible to the verso. Inspection under UV light shows scattered retouching, most notably to the left edge and center of canvas to the sun.framed dimensions: 77 x 118.5 cm (30 1/4 x 46 5/8 in.)Kindly note, the auction is comprised of two sessions:Session I: Russian and Asian Art, Antiques and Jewelry, lots 1-331Session II: European, North and South American, and Ethnographic Art, Antiques, Jewelry, and Design, lots 500-827N.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.