Antique American School Portrait of a Seated Woman

Oil on panel, 19th century or earlier, signed "Ward" lower right, hand-written note to verso states "This oil on wood has been in one family since 1817/Painting was done in 1759 by a Mr. Ward;" unframed.

9 x 6 7/8 in.

From the Collection of Elaine Miller, Raleigh, NC

Panel slightly bowed; some minor surface nicks.