(Virginia, 1731-1802)Portrait of Martha Walker Barton, oil on canvas, 30 x 25 in.; gold painted frame, 35-1/2 x 30-1/2 in. Note: Family history identifies the sitter as Martha Walker Barton who was married to Richard Peters Barton (1763-1821). They lived at Springdale in Frederick County, Virginia. A letter from consignor detailing family history is included. - Provenance: The Family of Edith Barton Sheerin
Condition
linen lined and restretched on new stretcher; significant retouch in arms, hands and face, area of loss and retouch in upper left background, some abrasion at edges where frame has rubbed; frame with some loss and abrasion