Oil on canvas half portrait of a gentleman wearing black coat seated on a red sofa with a dark background. Housed in a light colored natural heavy molded wood frame. Inscription on verso indicates that this was a copy made by the artist and an early appraisal of Alida Livingston’s property mentions a 19th Century portrait of John Livingston which this painting was copied from. SIZE: 30″ x 25″. Overall: 30-1/2″ x 33-1/2″ PROVENANCE: Original contents from the estate of Louise Alida Livingston, Oyster Bay, L.I., N.Y. Removed from the family home, Greenport L. I., N.Y. CONDITION: Very good. 51941-29 (500-800)