John Hanson Walker (British, 1844-1933)

Portrait of a Lady
oil on canvas
the stretcher inscribed Portrait by J. Hanson Walker in pencil
34 x 28 inches.

Provenance:

Collection of Robby Davison, Rockford, Illinois

Frame: 42 x 35 inches. The canvas stamped G. Rowney & Co./ London, W./ Quality A. to the reverse. With a 3 1/8 x 2 1/4-inch patch to the reverse. In overall fine condition. Having two or three minute instances of flaking paint loss to the background. There is one minute peach-colored spot of paint resiude, possibly house paint, in the background next to the sitter's proper left shoulder, and with a red paint spot to the background near the left edge of the painting. Examination under UV light shows illuminated sections along the blue ribbon tied at the sitter's waist, suggesting possible later application or retouch. The area which is patched to the verso exhibits a dark spot under UV light evidencing some restoration. The frame exhibiting cracks, chipping and loss to frame throughout. Additional images available upon request.

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John Hanson Walker (British, 1844-1933)

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