Lot 245A: WILLIAM H. LIPPINCOTT 1849-1920 THE FLOWERED HAT

signed Wm. H. Lippincott and inscribed Sketch, l.l., signed with monogrammed initials WHL, l.r.

oil on canvas laid down on board

Condition Note: SURFACE: in fairly good condition; scattered craquelure--a couple of scattered specks of loss; varnish is dirty UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: inpainting along upper edge; minor strengthening to subject's eyes

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12 3/4 by 7 1/2 in.<br><br>32.5 by 19.1 in.