Claire Hero Martin (Louisiana, 1911-2006), "Portrait of a Woman," 1950, oil on canvas, signed and dated upper left, possible self-portrait, presented in a gilt frame, H.- 23 5/8 in., W.- 19 5/8 in., Framed H.- 26 7/8 in., W.- 23 in.

Condition is consistent with age. Craquelure is visible throughout painting, particularly along face and chin of sitter. There is surface damage to canvas along bottom, particularly lower left and middle. Two small indents to canvas on left of sitter’s hair. There are three small spots of paint loss on chest/neck. Additionally, the canvas shows the stretcher frame marks from age. All of this is an easy fix with a good restorer. Handsome example. ________________________________________________________________________________ ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS." NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.