Lilla Cabot Perry (American, 1848-1933) Portrait of Edith Perry Ballantine and Edward Ballantine

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Lilla Cabot Perry (American, 1848-1933)

Portrait of Edith Perry Ballantine and Edward Ballantine
Unsigned.
Oil on canvas, 31 7/8 x 25 5/8 in. (81.0 x 65.0 cm),unframed.
Condition: Patch reinforcement, retouch, scattered areas of craquelure, subtle varnish inconsistencies.

N.B. The lot is accompanied by a photocopy of a certificate of authenticity, signed by the artist's three granddaughters, Lilla, Anita, and Elizabeth. The certificate identifies the sitters as "Aunt Didi and Uncle Teddy" and gives the following provenance: "From the artist to her daughter, Miss Margaret Perry, then by descent through the family of the artist." The original certificate will be made available to the purchaser of the lot.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Under UV light, there is a drip on varnish along the right side the extends from the gentleman's left shoulder down to his inner elbow. This is not noticeable otherwise except in raking light.

Patch reinforcement corresponding to a small restored tear (about 1-1/4 inch) located the the woman's chest, just above the V of the neckline of her blouse.


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