(American, 1803-1855)
Portrait of a Woman, unsigned, inscribed on stretcher verso "This painting was signed on the back of the old canvass by Robert Sully - William S Young" (conservator per label verso), oil on canvas, 22-1/8 x 18-1/8 in.; painted wood frame, 26-3/4 x 22-3/4 x 1-5/8 in.
Provenance: Presumed Ridgefield Antiques; Mr. H. E. Gassman, acquired circa 1976 (accompanied by letter); Private Collection, Virginia
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Presumed Ridgefield Antiques; Mr. H. E. Gassman, acquired circa 1976 (accompanied by letter); Private Collection, Virginia
original canvas lined with canvas with additional re-lining, re-stretched on 20th century stretcher, stabilized crackle, small areas of retouch, yellowed varnish, accretion; frame with wear, abrasions
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