Lot 997
  • 997

John Brewster, Jr. (1766 - 1859)

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • John Brewster, Jr.
  • Portrait of a Dark Haired Lady with tall Tortoiseshell CombĀ 
  • oil on canvas
  • 26 1/2 by 22 1/2 in.

Provenance

Judy Lennett, Ridgefield, Connecticut;
Meryl and Jay Weiss, Georgia; 
Skinner, Inc., Bolton, Massachusetts, American Furniture and Decorative Arts, February 18, 2007, sale 2349, lot 136.

Condition

Flaking and inpaintgin in the face and background. Cleaned, restretched, and relined. In a modern corner-block frame.
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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