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Lot 20: Attributed to John Ramage (act. Ireland, United States, and Canada, 1748-1802) Portrait of a Curly-haired Woman in Blue. Unsigned. Wate

Est: $600 USD - $800 USDSold:
SkinnerBoston, MA, USMarch 01, 2015

Item Overview

Description

Attributed to John Ramage (act. Ireland, United States, and Canada, 1748-1802)

Portrait of a Curly-haired Woman in Blue. Unsigned. Watercolor on ivory, 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in., in a gold pendant frame with chased designs centering the subject, the back further chased and centering a hairwork opening.

Note: John Ramage was an accomplished goldsmith as well, and often made his own cases which are of consistent fine quality.

Artist or Maker

Condition Report

Good condition overall with a very light scratch at 1:00 and a tiny surface mark at 9:00 near the hair curls. very minor roughness at lower edge. The suspension loop is an addition and the pin is missing.


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

American Furniture & Decorative Arts

by
Skinner
March 01, 2015, 10:00 AM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US