Mary Hackett (American 1906-1989) Souffrir near St. Lucia West Indies

Mary Hackett (American, 1906-1989) Souffrir near St. Lucia West Indies Signed and dated "Mary Hackett 1937" l.r. with a painting of a chair on verso inscribed "other side/The scary island of Souffrir with its pitons & leper colony in St. Lucia West Indies/one of my first paintings painted from my window in Souffrir/painted in 1937.MH 3/1/73" Oil on board, 15 3/4 x 12 in. (40.0 x 30.4 cm), framed. Condition: Varnish discoloration. N.B. A handwritten note dated 8-17-89 stating, "Dear Cecilia- Bubs wanted you to have this painting. Enjoy it. Gene Armstrong" and a note inscribed "Souffrir near St. Lucia West Indies $1200." accompany the lot.