Americana Online
Description:
Prior-Hamblin School, Mid-19th Century
Portrait of a Girl in a Green Dress Holding a Puppy
Unsigned.
Oil on canvas, 36 x 26 in., in a molded gilt-gesso frame.
Condition: Relined, large "L"-shaped repaired tear in the lower portion of the image, possible repaired puncture, scattered retouch.
Note: Included in this lot is the original dress worn by the girl in the painting.
Estimate $1,200-1,800
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. 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 shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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