December 1 & 2, 2026 Fine & Decorative Arts
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
Lot #1007:
ASTLEY DAVID MONTAGUE COOPER (AMERICAN, 1856-1924)
Morning Service
oil on canvas
36 x 2-1/4 in.
framed: 47-1/4 x 31 in.
signed and dated lower left "A.D. Cooper, 1886”.
A beautiful, late 19th-century Tonalist style winter village scene at dusk, featuring two figures walking down a snowy path flanked by rustic, snow-capped wooden cabins. In the background, a distinct church spire cuts through the twilight mist.
Condition
Canvas appears sound with good color, no visible tears. Minor inpainting is visible under UV light, mostly in the upper-right corner and in the middle of the painting. The canvas is mounted on its original stretcher with corner keys intact and secured in the frame with brass mending plates. Presented in its original period gilt gesso frame. The frame is ornate with acanthus leaf molding, a textured inner liner, and a red velvet fillet. Original period frame shows age-appropriate wear with chips and losses at corners and edges. Frame liner and gilt intact.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
Item Dimensions: Frame: 47 - 1/4" x 2 - 1/2" x 31".