ATTRIBUTED TO CHARLES WILLSON PEALE (American, 1741-1827). PORTRAIT OF ELIZABETH MORRIS BAKER, oil on canvas laid on panel - Framed, 28 3/4 in. x 23 1/2 in. Estimate $6,000-8,000
PROVENANCE: Descended in the family of the sitter
Craquelure throughtout and surface dirt with pigment separation. Heavy yellowed varnish. Two small losses near her left elbow. UV: Scattered inpainting in face, larger area of inpainting in collar and upper half of dress. Scattered inpainting in hand and in background.
