IRMA REISNER (Illinois, b.1889) "Ruth", oil on canvas, large size full-length portrait of Ruth Gillies (1923-1978) depicted holding a flower afront a foliate background, signed "Irma Reisner 1925", verso label reads "Irma Reisner / Ruth / 1630 Forest Ave / Wilmette Ill. / Loaned by Mr. & Mrs. / James Perry Gillies / Insurance 700.00", together with a copy of a clipping from the Chicago Evening Post Magazine noting the portrait on exhibition at Evanston, 48x32in.