Follower of Sir Henry Raeburn, R.A.

with Doig, Wilson & Wheatley, Edinburgh (according to a label, verso);
Sheriff J. W. Johnston, by whose executors sold, London, Sotheby's, 20th March 1963, lot 156, bt. Huxtable;
Anonymous sale, London, Sotheby's, 30th June 2005, lot 78 (as by Sir Henry Raeburn)

STRUCTURE The canvas has been relined. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in very good condition. There is a fine craquelure throughout but no apparent paint loss or damage. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals the scattered remains of an old discoloured varnish. There are a few minor retouchings in the background and evidence of infilling to the craquelure on the sitter's forehead and costume. FRAME Held in carved and gilded wood frame. To speak to a specialist about this lot please contact Julian Gascoigne on +44 (0)207 293 5482, or at julian.gascoigne@sothebys.com, or Ludo Shaw Stewart on +44 (0)207 293 5816, or at ludovic.shawstewart@sothebys.com.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

The sitter later married a Mr Russell of Glenberrie.