WILLIAM RIMER (British, 19th century). THE COVERNANTER'S ATTACKING GLASGOW CATHEDRAL and MAJOR BELLINDON INTERCEDING WITH CLAVERHOUSE FOR THE LIFE OF HENRY MORTON, 1850: TWO WORKS, first, signed indistinctly lower right. Bears label with title and date on verso. Second, signed lower right. Bears signature, title and date on verso. Oil on canvas - First, framed: 13 in. x 20 in.; second , framed: 13 in. x 19 1/2 in. Estimate $2,500-3,500
PROVENANCE: C.G. Sloan & Co., Inc., March 2, 1997
Each painting: Surface dirt and debris with uneven varnish. Craquelure throughout.
UV: Scattered areas of inpainting
Frames: Gilt, fluted scoop frames with minor losses.