Circle of William Wissing
(Dutch, 1656-1687)
Portrait of a Woman, Possibly Lady Mary Butler
Sale 2109 - Property from the Aline Elwes McDonnell Trust
Jun 21, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / Philadelphia
Estimate
$2,000 -
$4,000
Sold for $1,270
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Circle of William Wissing
(Dutch, 1656-1687)
Portrait of a Woman, Possibly Lady Mary Butler
oil on canvas
with frame plaque reading, “Sir Peter Lely (School of)”, in an early gilt carved frame
30 x 25 inches.
Provenance:
Aline Thorold (1869-1951) m. Ernest James Wythes (1868-1949) at Copped Hall, Essex, until 1917 and The Wood House, Essex, thereafter and by descent to
Barbara Dorothy Wythes (1896-1984) m. (Francis) Guy Robert Elwes (1895-1966) at The Wood House, Essex until 1961 and Ham Spray House, Marlborough, thereafter and by descent to
Aline Mary Margaret (Elwes) McDonnell (1923-2023) m. Hubert McDonnell Jr. (1919-2004), Greenwich, Connecticut, and thence by descent
Pictured:
An 1807 engraving of Copped Hall, S. Rawle from a drawing by S. Shepherd.
Aline Elwes McDonnell and Family, circa 1954.
Condition Report
In overall good condition. Craquelure commensurate with age present throughout the work. Soiling present across lower quadrant of the work. The canvas has been relined. A small apparent loss present at lower left. Under UV evidence of small cosmetic touchups present, most notable to right of figure’s head. Please see specialist photos for details.
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