Depicted bust length, wearing a black dress and choker, watercolour on ivory, mounted in a leather case, together with another of the same, both unsigned (2)
The first, 8cm wide: 9.5cm high
Condition report:
The first displayed in a leather case with folding velvet lined sides. The portrait is not covered by glass. Some slight warping to the ivory ground, mostly a slight lift to the right side. Some variation in surface finish, from a matt surface to a light sheen. A slight mark to the background over the left shoulder of the sitter. Edges of the gilt card mount worn and frayed. Wear to velvet lining in areas, consistent with age and use. Marks and scuffs to the leather case, dirt and wear. An easel support the reverse.
The second is the same sitter. The black paint is flaking extensively towards the bottom of the portrait and over her choker. The very thin sheet ivory surface is glued on to card, the reverse of which has the remains of a printed applied label ‘Portrait Painters Tuck’. Later frame - dirt, dust and minor tarnishing commensurate with age and use.
