$1,845
Attributed to Katherine Read (British, 1723-1778) Portrait of a Lady, said to be Mrs. David Garrick Unsigned, identified on a presentation plaque and on an auction label (see below) affixed to the stretcher. Oil on canvas, 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm), framed. Condition: Lined, craquelure, fine gold specks u.r., likely from frame gilding. Provenance: Lord Auckland, 1870 Carrington; Christie's London, May 9, 1930; Mrs. Geoffrey Hart; 1972 Old Hall Gallery; through to James A. Williams; Sotheby's New York, Friday, October 20, 2000, Mercer House, Savannah: The Collection of The Late James A. Williams, Sale 7527, Lot 261; to a private Rhode Island collection. Exhibitions: Brighton Art Gallery, Brighton, England, Paintings and Furniture from the Collection of Mrs. Geoffrey Hart, 1956, no. 146.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-05-19
