80 - Elizabeth Jane Gardner Bouguereau (American, 1837-1922). Oil on canvas, portrait of a young girl with an orange. Signed Elizabeth Gardner in the lower left corner. The verso contains a handwritten note on a National Society of the Colonial Dames of America card addressed to David from Mary Carey, and a separate typed biographical document regarding the artist including press clippings from 1877 and 1878. Sight: 13 1/2 x 10 in. Frame: 26 1/2 x 23 1/2 in.

Elizabeth Jane Gardner Bouguereau (American, 1837-1922). Oil on canvas, portrait of a young girl with an orange. Signed Elizabeth Gardner in the lower left corner. The verso contains a handwritten note on a National Society of the Colonial Dames of America card addressed to David from Mary Carey, and a separate typed biographical document regarding the artist including press clippings from 1877 and 1878. Sight: 13 1/2 x 10 in. Frame: 26 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. CONDITION: The paint surface displays significant network and vertical craquelure throughout, most prominently on the girl's face. Two distinct areas of paint loss are visible in the upper left background against the frame edge. The surface shows accumulation of dirt and yellowed varnish. The gilt frame has multiple chips and losses to the plaster ornaments and gilding, particularly on the raised leaf molding and corners. The verso canvas and wooden components show significant darkening and dust. The hanging wire is a modern orange-coated replacement. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.