Lot 138: William H. Machen (American 1832-1911) oil on

William H. Machen (American, 1832-1911) oil on canvas portriat of "Nellie Hinsdale," the young girl in a white dress with blue sash and open book in her lap, seated beside a dog in a wooded landscape, unsigned, with attached plaque identifiying the sitter as "Nellie Hinsdale 1865-1876," overall craquelure, large repaired tear along left side with inpainting, relined, in an elaborate gilt frame (some loss and repainting to frame), ss. 51" h. x 45" w. [copies of written provenance from artist's family, biographical material on artist and sitter, and notes on restoration available to purchaser].
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