HUBBARD LATHAM FORDHAM (NEW YORK, 1794-1872), ATTRIBUTED, FOLK ART PORTRAIT OF SARAH ANN REEVES WATERHOUSE OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, oil on canvas, an outstanding example of noteworthy scale, the subject, sporting a tortoiseshell comb, lace collar, and fine jewelry, including a large gold rope chain, seated on a Classical mahogany sofa with rich red upholstery, partially drawn curtain tied with rope-like tassel and open window with ship on water in background. No signature located. Housed in an ebonized frame with gilt sight edge. Circa 1825. 37 1/2" x 31 1/2" sight, 43" x 37" OA.
Provenance: Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, 11/14/2015, lot 524.
Ex-property of a New York private collector.
Purchased at Sotheby's, sale 5429, 1/30/1986, lot 488.
Catalogue Note: Hubbard Latham Fordham (1794-1872) was a painter of portraits, still lifes, and landscapes working in New York City and its environs during the second and third quarters of the 19th century. Born in Sag Harbor, Fordham was apparently the keeper of the Cedar Island Lighthouse for some period and often spent time there painting and sketching. The present work is an excellent example of his mature style and stands out as a fine 19th-century American folk portrait. Sarah Ann Reeves Waterhouse was the wife of Robert Waterhouse (1797-1868) of Brooklyn, New York. Their 1825 marriage is recorded in the "Columbian Centinel", published in Massachusetts. The 1850 US Census for Ward 13 in New York City records Robert as a "grocer" (merchant) of substantial means, living with his wife Sarah and their seven children.
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Excellent visual condition with professional restoration by Cleo Mullins at the Richmond Conservation Studio, Richmond, Virginia, work including cleaning, relining, repaired punctures near and on subject's proper right cheek with associated inpainting, and application of new varnish. Conservation report available to purchaser.