Part of what drew me to this piece was the label on the back of it. Part of what I love about this business, a big part, is the research into the history of a piece and imagining the life it has lived. Part of that imagining is about the home or homes in which it has lived and part is about the owners. Sometimes I know about both when I'm purchasing a piece, but often times not. In this case, thanks to Google, I was able to find out a little about the most recent owner of this engraving, and I thought it would be nice to share. Her name was Lucy Gould Butterbaugh and she passed away a few years ago at the age of 90. She was 'an accomplished golfer and devoted mother, who touched many lives. She always wanted to help people -strangers or not- and was truly selfless. She was a supportive friend, dedicated educator and a force to be reckoned with. Her generous spirit and playfulness will be sorely missed." Looking at that wonderful photo of her and that infectious smile, I am imagining she was the teacher that students went back to visit long after they had graduated. She also has that 'playful' twinkle in her eye of 'a force to be reckoned with.' So now we know a little bit about Lucy. Here's a bit about her engraving. This charming (and rare, according to Lucy) engraving of a young Sir Alexander MacDonald holding a long nose golf club is after a painting which is in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh. Alexander was the son of Sir Alexander MacDonald of MacDonald, a Highland chieftain with estates on the Isle of Skye. While Lucy dates the engraving to 1892, other references place it earlier, around 1860. It would make a wonderful gift for a golfer, particularly a Scottish one, or maybe a favorite teacher. 21.25" h., 18.25" w. SOLD
Condition: Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.
