British & Continental | September 9, 2025
Tue, Sep 9, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 5
Joseph Highmore, Portrait of Mary Bowater
Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000
Sold for
$1,700
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(British, 1692-1780)
Half portrait of a young woman, oil on canvas, 30-1/4 x 25-1/4 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 36-1/2 x 31-3/4 x 3 in.
Provenance: Presumed acquired from the artist by Sir Edward Campbell Wright; George L. Stevenson, Chicago, Illinois; Col. Owen Hill Kenan, for Henry Flagler, Palm Beach, Florida; Serena Colby Gallery, York, Maine, 1996; David and Thelma Ladd, York, Maine; Laurence A. Ladd
Note: This portrait is accompanied by notarized statements concerning authenticity, provenance, and the monograph, Mild, Warren, Joseph Highmore of Holborn Row, Phyllis Mild, 1990.
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Presumed acquired from the artist by Sir Edward Campbell Wright; George L. Stevenson, Chicago, Illinois; Col. Owen Hill Kenan, for Henry Flagler, Palm Beach, Florida; Serena Colby Gallery, York, Maine, 1996; David and Thelma Ladd, York, Maine; Laurence A. Ladd
lined with wax and linen, restretched on complex stretcher bar stretcher, crackle, retouch; frame with losses - Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
