RUTH HENSHAW MILES BASCOM
(American, 1772-1848)
Portrait of an Elderly Woman with Blue Background
pastel on paper
sight: 19 1/2 x 14 1/2 in., frame: 21 3/4 x 16 3/4 in.

Portrait of an Elderly Woman with Tan Background
pastel and pencil on paper
sight: 17 1/2 x 12 1/4 in., frame: 21 x 16 1/4 in.

Provenance: Property of a descendant of the artist.

(blue background) paper toning, backing paper creases, minor losses; The profile of the woman is pastel on paper cut out and applied to a blue background. Please note: All property is sold "AS IS" and any statement, whether oral or written, is given as a courtesy and shall not be deemed as a guarantee, warranty, or representation of the authenticity of authorship, physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, exhibitions, literature or historical relevance of the property or otherwise. The absence of a condition report does not imply the item is in perfect condition.