Lot 503: Elizabeth Vila Taylor Watson (American, 1863-1949), Profile of a Woman with Portrait Hat, Unsigned, artist identified on a handwritten

Name: Elizabeth Vila Taylor Watson (American, 1863-1949), Profile of a Woman with Portrait Hat, Unsigned, artist identified on a handwritten
Brand: Skinner
SKU: 2ed4056b4e

Est: $1,500 USD - $2,000 USD

SkinnerBoston, MA, USJanuary 23, 2015

Item Overview

Description

Elizabeth Vila Taylor Watson (American, 1863-1949)

Profile of a Woman with Portrait Hat
Unsigned, artist identified on a handwritten label on the reverse.
Oil on canvas, 23 11/16 x 17 3/4 in. (60.1 x 45.1 cm), framed.
Condition: Shallow surface abrasion u.r. quadrant, minor surface grime.

Artist or Maker

Elizabeth Vila Taylor Watson

Condition Report

The work was cut down and re-stretched. The signature was trimmed off of the work and is now mounted on the stretcher. The abrasion effects only the varnish layer. There is minor bloom and the work would benefit from cleaning. There are several small areas of retouch within her bodice l.r.

Cowan's Auctions tag, 596, attached to wire.

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.

Auction Details

American & European Works of Art

Skinner

January 23, 2015, 04:00 PM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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