$400
American School, 19th Century Portrait of Mrs. John Hone in Black Dress with Red Shawl. Signed and dated "Powell 1848" l.l., sitter identified on fragmentary label from the Museum of the City of New York affixed to the stretcher. Oil on canvas, 17 x 13 3/4 in. (oval format), framed. Condition: Lined, scattered retouch, varnish inconsistencies, craquelure. Provenance: Skinner, Inc., October 24, 1999, Sale 1953, Lot 4. Estimate $300-500 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-03-15