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Albert Herter (American, 1871-1950)
Portrait of a Harriet C. Herter, 1947
Oil on canvas
36 x 30 inches (91.4 x 76.2 cm)

PROVENANCE:
The artist;
Mrs. Harriet C. Herter, Dobbs Ferry, New York;
Private Estate, Westchester, New York;
Acquired by the present owner from the above.

The present work is accompanied by a letter signed by Mrs. Harriet C. Herter and dated June 3, 1993.


Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000.

Condition Report*: Please note the present work is housed in an original Newcomb Macklin frame.
Under UV exam, there appears to be a 7 inch dotted line of inpaint extending through the figure's forearms; and a 1 inch area in the upper left quadrant background. Scattered craquelure throughout. Faint stretcher bar lines visible. Scattered abrasions along the top edge, not visible in current framing.
Framed Dimensions 41 X 35.5 Inches
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September
29th Monday 12:50 pm CT
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29th Monday
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