Thomas Cole(American, 1801-1848), oil on canvas Catskill landscape with osprey, 24 3/4" x 29 3/4". Not signed. Relined. Sporadic touch-up, approx. 5%. This work was compared to both authenticated signed works by Cole and to photographs of the artist's work not available for direct comparison. In our opinion, it is by the hand of this artist. This piece is unpublished and no 19th c. American art expert has reviewed this attribution. Due to the absence of a signature, previous publication, and review by a Cole expert, we will extend our standard guarantee to 28 days post-sale. The winner of this lot will have until November 23rd, 2007 to dispute our authorship of this piece (please read our Terms of Guarantee at www.pookandpook.com).