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The Al and Carol Cali Collection

Sun, Jan 18, 2026 04:00PM EST - Sun, Feb 1, 2026 04:00PM EST
Lot 231

John Clayton Adams (1840-1906) Painting, ‘Silver Hay’

Estimate: $500 - $1,000
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$1,000 $50
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John Clayton Adams (1840-1906) Oil on Canvas Painting, Silver HayJohn Clayton Adams is known for his landscape and figure painting. His landscape paintings typically depict scenes from Southern England, often Surrey. Adams exhibited at the Royal Society of British artists as well as the Royal Academy and was influenced heavily by Benjamin Leader and George Cole.Signed lower right “J. Clayton Adams 1891.’ Verso includes original applied label signed in cursive ‘J. Clayton Adams. Silver Hay.’ Antique gallery label applied verso which reads, “Established 1797, The Cooling Galleries Ltd. 92, New Bond Street, London…”Dimensions: 27” x 25” framed. 19.5” x 17.5” sight.Pickup & Shipping: This lot may be picked up free of charge in Sacramento, CA. Shipping via FedEx or USPS available within the continental U.S. for $85. All shipments include Direct Signature Required and full replacement value insurance at a rate of 1.5% of the purchase price, unless the buyer accepts full liability in writing. Combined lot shipping is typically discounted.

Condition

Small puncture upper right quadrant in cloudy sky, with 5/8” x 1/2” area of paint loss surrounding it. Scattered occasional small paint loss chips. No evidence of conservation or restoration under UV light. Chips to upper left and right frame corners