Mary Hackett (American, 1906-1989) Souffrir near St. Lucia West Indies

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Mary Hackett (American, 1906-1989)

Souffrir near St. Lucia West Indies
Signed and dated "Mary Hackett 1937" l.r. with a painting of a chair on verso
inscribed "other side/The scary island of Souffrir with its pitons & leper colony in St. Lucia West Indies/one of my first paintings painted from my window in Souffrir/painted in 1937.MH 3/1/73"
Oil on board, 15 3/4 x 12 in. (40.0 x 30.4 cm),framed.
Condition: Varnish discoloration.

N.B. A handwritten note dated 8-17-89 stating, "Dear Cecilia- Bubs wanted you to have this painting. Enjoy it. Gene Armstrong" and a note inscribed "Souffrir near St. Lucia West Indies $1200." accompany the lot.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

There are bands of discolored varnish in several places, losses and abrasions and surface grime. U.V. examination is good.


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