Two Dog Portraits, Weir, McPherson

Robert F. Weir, (American, 1836-1905), Springer Spaniel, signed lower right "R.F. Weir/1931", watercolor on paper, sight 8-3/4 x 6-3/4 in.; gilt wood frame with eglomise mat, 11 x 9 in.; Bill McPherson, (American, 20th century), Katie and Bessie, Springer Spaniels, signed lower left "Bill McPherson/1938" inscribed with setter's names, pastel on sandpaper, sight 13-3/4 x 20 in.; wood frame, 20-1/4 x 26-11/4 in.

Provenance: Estate of T. Kenneth and Karin Ellis, "Stepping Stones", Hot Springs, Virginia
Condition Report: watercolor: paper is laid on another sheet of paper, water stain at lower left, not visible under mat, fading, foxing; eglomise mat with some wear, frame with wear and abrasions; pastel with toning, tape remnants at upper corners, archivally hinged in; frame with wear