Lot 26: Alexander Johnston (1815-1891), PEGGY AND JENNIE, GENTLE SHEPHERD, Oil on canvas; signed “Alex Johnston” near the bottom at mid-centre, signed from the artist’s address at 4 Southhampton St., Fitzroy Sq., London (which was then an artist’s

ALEXANDER JOHNSTON (1815-1891), SCOTTISHPEGGY AND JENNIE, GENTLE SHEPHERDOil on canvas; signed “Alex Johnston” near the bottom at mid-centre, signed from the artist’s address at 4 Southhampton St., Fitzroy Sq., London (which was then an artist’s colony), titled, numbered “No. 2” and further inscribed “RA 1840” in sepia ink to the exhibition label to the stretcher28.5 x 23.25 in — 72.4 x 59.1 cmProvenance:Private Collection, London, UK;From whom purchased by Cooling Galleries, Bond Street;Sent directly by them to the Toronto branch of Cooling Galleries (Ontario) Limited, Toronto;From whom purchased by Mrs. W.A. Hardy, Flint, Michigan on February 7th, 1946 accompanied by the receipt and copies of the Cooling Galleries Limited, Toronto letters to Mrs. Hardy noting the provenance and exhibition history of this work;By descent;The Robert’s Estate, United States Note:See website for full catalogue detailsEstimate: $4,000—6,000