26th Jan, 2023 9:30
The January Fine Art & Antiques Auction
In the manner of James Abbott McNeil Whistler RBA (1834-1903), a portrait of a seated lady sketching, a dog beside her nosing her left hand, 20th-century oil on canvas, pseudo butterfly artist's monogram signature to lower right corner, 84 cm x 72 cm in an ebonised frame.
Private collection, deceased estate
Sold for £4,300
Condition Report
Canvas relined and stretchers replaced. Restored craquelure evident around the hand holding the pen and behind the sitters back. Some scratches to the surface down the left side. Some retouching is evident under UV throughout, especially on the dog's tail and the sitter's feet and elbow.
In the manner of James Abbott McNeil Whistler RBA (1834-1903), a portrait of a seated lady sketching, a dog beside her nosing her left hand, 20th-century oil on canvas, pseudo butterfly artist's monogram signature to lower right corner, 84 cm x 72 cm in an ebonised frame.
ProvenancePrivate collection, deceased estate
