1108
John Watson Gordon
(Scottish, 1788-1864)
Portrait of Elizabeth Mack, also known as Mrs. Thomas Hende
Estimate: $800-$1,200
Sold
$750
Timed Auction
Interiors: Featuring Iron and Tin Lithograph Toys
Location
Chicago
Size
50 x 40 1/4 inches.
Description
John Watson Gordon
(Scottish, 1788-1864)
Portrait of Elizabeth Mack, also known as Mrs. Thomas Henderson, of Press Castle, Edinburgh
oil on canvas
signed, titled, and inscribed Edinburgh (on the reverse)
50 x 40 1/4 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition
Framed: 63 1/2 x 50 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches. Moderate deposits of surface dirt and dust; canvas is strip lined and buckled in the corners; network of craquelures throughout surface, with several instances of pinpoint paint losses; two horizontal lines of gold paint deposit along the upper edge from the frame; paint surface exhibits a "bubbled" appearance in scattered areas; under a highly reflective varnish. Under UV light: small spots of inpainting within the woman's neck, as well as an area of possible older inpainting in her forehead; one small area of inpainting along the left edge of her bodice; additional instances of small spots of inpainting scattered through the background. Additional images available upon request.
Signature
signed, titled, and inscribed Edinburgh (on the reverse)
Provenance
Provenance:Bernard Scott, BostonSold: Bonhams Skinner, Boston, January 29, 2010, Lot 318
Quantity
1