Attributed to the Pierpont Limner)

Elizabeth Wolcott Sigourney (by descent from the sitters);
Mary Sigourney Town Hunt  (her daughter);
Mrs. William Wallace (her daughter);
Myrtis S. Sigourney (by descent from the above);
Andrew Wolcott Sigourney (her brother), Princeton, Massachusetts;
Andrew Sigourney, Suzanne Sigourney, Katherine M. Shaver and Carolyn O. Holtz (his children);
Christie's, New York, Important American Furniture, Folk Art, Silver and Prints, June 18, 2003, sale 1247, lot 81;
Alan Miller, Quakertown, Pennsylvania.

The woman: the canvas is lined and there is craquelure throughout. Under UV: there are scattered dots of inpainting throughout the figure with larger areas across the center of her face, arm, hand and dress. There are areas of retouching to the background and figure, primarily at right. The man: the canvas is lined and there is craquelure throughout. Under UV: there are scattered dots of inpainting throughout the figure, including his face and coat. There are some larger areas on inpainting in the lower portion of his coat at the sleeve, an area in the center right background and scattered dots in the left background.
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.
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