American School

(American, 1756-1843)

Lady Mary Alexander (Mrs. Robert) Watts, unsigned, oil on canvas, 36-1/4 x 28 in.; fine period carved wood frame, 45 x 37-1/4 in.

Provenance: Collection of Ben Schecter and George Barimo, Athens, New York

Note: Lineage detailed on label verso: "John Trumbull/Mary Alexander Watts (Mrs. Robt. Watts)/Daughter of Sarah Livingston & Lord Stirling, Major General Revolutionary Army and friend of George Washington/ Lord Stirling, inherited title, Earl of Stirling from English Uncle (Only heir)."
Condition Report: lined, stabilized crackle, areas of retouch; frame with wear, repaired and un-repaired losses