Estate of the artist (sold: Fifth Avenue Art Galleries, New York, February 12-14, 1895, no. 222)
W.V. Lawrence (acquired from the above)
Private Collection (by descent from the above) 
John Nicholson Galleries, New York, 1948
LeRoy Ireland, New York, 1948 (acquired from the above)
Mr. Ernest Closuit, Texas
Gift to the present owner from the above, 1958

New York, American Fine Arts Society, Exhibition of the Paintings by the Late George Inness, December 1894, no. 15
Richmond, Virginia, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, The Main Currents in the Development of American Painting, January-March 1936, no. 46, p. 27 (as After Sundown, Montclair)
Los Angeles, California, Los Angeles Art Association, Loan Exhibition of International Art, 1937, no. 195
Boston, Massachusetts, Robert C. Vose Galleries, Inness and the Hudson River School: An Exhibition Showing the Development of American Landscape Art from Primitives through Inness, 1944, no. 21
Boston, Massachusetts, Robert C. Vose Galleries, Exhibition of Masterworks by Deceased American Artists, 1947, illustrated
Montclair, New Jersey, The Montclair Art Museum, George Inness of Montclair, January-February 1964, no. 35, illustrated (as Sundown, Montclair)
Austin, Texas, University Art Museum, University of Texas, The Paintings of George Inness (1844-1894), December 1965-January 1966, no. 110, p. 37
College Station, Texas A & M University, George Inness, 1967

"Inness," Masters in Art: A Series of Illustrated Monographs, vol. 9, part 102, 1908, p. 253
Macbeth Gallery, Art Notes, January 1927, p. 1488, illustrated p. 1486 
Art News, January 15, 1927, p. 9
LeRoy Ireland, The Works of George Inness: An Illustrated Catalogue Raisonné, Austin, Texas, 1965, no. 1268, illustrated p. 319
James W. Malone, et al., Painting and Sculpture: Selections from the Collection of the Fort Worth Art Museum, Fort Worth, Texas, 1974
Michael Quick, George Inness: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1880-1894, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 2007, vol. II, no. 929, pp. 225-26, illustrated p. 225

The following condition report has been prepared by Yost Conservation, LLC: This painting was recently examined and was found to be in very good condition. The surface of the painting is coated with a thin layer of natural resin varnish and one small area of inpaint in the far left middle ground applied in the previous restoration dating from the mid-late 20th Century. A light surface film of soot and dirt has collected on this varnished surface since this last restoration giving the painting a dull dry appearance. Ultraviolet light examination of the painting reveals that the original varnish layer is still present underlying the restorers' varnish layer. The original varnish, a natural soft resin, has a pale green fluorescence that visually obscures much of the original pigment fluorescence. It is especially important that the original varnish be left intact on Inness paintings as the varnish is often cross-linked with the paint glazes. Structurally, the paint layer is in stable condition. A glue lining currently supports a network of fine aging cracks in the paint layer. Some slight impressing of the surface has occurred from the lining, but is not detrimental to the overall condition of the painting. The original stretcher has been replaced with a mechanical stretcher. This type of stretcher although not popular with purists is technically a very good support for the canvas. It is recommended that the lining be left intact on the existing stretcher although it would be acceptable to replace the mechanical stretcher with a traditional style wooden keyable stretcher. The surface of the painting could be lightly cleaned to remove the surface pollutants and a thin coating of varnish would liven and enhance the painting.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.