John F. Francis, Portrait of Joseph Ritner, John F. Francis

John F. Francis, Portrait of Joseph Ritner

Height 13 ¼in. by Width 11 ⅛in.

Condition Report:
Very fine condition overall. Craquelure throughout. Very minor signs of inpainting, most notably at bottom right. A layer of varnish fluoresces green under black light. The frame with scattered cracks, notable at inner frame and with tiny chips and losses to giltwood, particularly at the corners. Inscribed on an old tag, on the back, “Cassatt, Francis, Port. Of Buchannan 5-1973-38.” Inscribed in an old orange museum label, “Philadelphia Museum of Art, 5-1973-38.” For further information on the condition of this lot, please contact the department at: 212-606-7130 or Americana@sothebys.com.