$461
Two Watercolor Portraits, possibly New York State, c. 1830, portrait of a man in a black suit and book with green curtain and window in the background, the reverse inscribed in pencil "Alden Palmer," and a portrait of a woman in a green gown and book with gray drapery background, the reverse inscribed "Catherine Higbie," in modern grain-painted frames, image ht. 6 1/4, wd. 5 3/4 in. Estimate $600-800 Sheets have minor toning, the image of the woman has a 3 1/2 in. tear near the upper right corner. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). 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 Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-03-03
