Lot 356: MARGARET GILLIES (1803-1887)

MARGARET GILLIES (1803-1887)
The Philosopher and his daughter, signed indistinctly to a page of the sitter's book, watercolour with body-colour and white, 44 x 34cm

Prov: This painting was commissioned in 1862 by Mr Gilbert Cowie, at the cost of 30 guineas. It is believed to represent Mr Cowie and his wife Lena, and has been passed down by family descent. The lot is accompanied by a collection of six journals and diaries belonging to Gilbert and Lena Cowie, which contain references to the painting