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LOT 39

Lot 39

19th Century Canadian

19th Century Canadian
Lot 39 Details
19th Century Canadian,

PORTRAIT OF ESTHER ANN CHISHOLM (MRS FRANK ROMAIN)

Watercolour on paper board sculpted in the oval, over a photographic ground; titled and inscribed to unknown printed label verso. Contained in an oval frame with convex glass.

Sheet 19.5" x 13.5" — 49.5 x 34.3 cm.

Estimate $100-$150

Realised: $48
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Provenance:

Ex-Coll. May E. Duncan, the sitter’s granddaughter inscribed to label verso;
Ms. Thompson, Richmond Hill, On. inscribed verso backing

Note:

The sitter was the wife of a prominent grain merchant, William Francis Romain who established himself in Oakville, Ontario in 1846. Esther was the daughter of William Chisholm. After their marriage in 1847, and the rapid development of the town, Romain purchased a large tract of land between First and Allan Streets building a house on the lake in 1855 and adding an addition in 1863. The couple eventually lost the house due to bankruptcy in 1869. The residence was later used as a hospital, The Lakehurst Sanitorium in 1895.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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