Lot 154: JOHN THOMAS PEELE R.B.A. 1822-1897

DRESSING MYSELF

measurements
24 by 20 in.

alternate measurements
61 by 50.8 cm.

signed and dated J. T. Peele 1877, lower left; titled, signed and dated again on the reverse

oil on canvas

Condition Note: canvas unlined, small patch to reverse of lower right corner, associated inpainting along repaired tear, small L-shaped tear to left of girl's shoulder, under UV light a couple of small spots of inpainting to girl's cheek, otherwise generally good

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PROVENANCE

Private Collection, New York; Acquired from the above by the present owner in the 1960's