Lot 324: Ulrich Augustus Hoegger painting (Philadelphia,

Ulrich Augustus Hoegger painting (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1844-1908), portrait of lady in blue lace-trimmed dress, signed lower right "Hoegger 1905", oil on canvas, partial colourman label verso stretcher "F. Weber & Co....Philadelphia, PA", 26-1/2 x 21-7/8 in.; original early 20th century gilt wood and composition cove molding frame; photos prior to restoration accompany lot. Laid on plywood mounted to original stretcher, two periods of restoration with retouch primarily in background, some on forehead and in hair, stretcher marks, craquelure; frame with abrasions, minor repairs and retouch. Private Collection