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Lady with the Feather Hat - Antique Oil Painting
Rue des Fontenelles
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Lady with the Feather Hat - Antique Oil Painting

19th century
Description

Early 19th century (possibly earlier) portrait of a lady with a feather in her hat mounted in an original empire frame. The oil on canvas is beautifully painted and has some lovely detail, particularly the lace on the dress, her sash and her face. The painting is mounted in an Empire frame which has some damage.

Dimensions - 79 x 67 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
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Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Antique Portrait Oil Painting to the 1800s.

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SA1137099
Description
Early 19th century (possibly earlier) portrait of a lady with a feather in her hat mounted in an original empire frame.
The oil on canvas is beautifully painted and has some lovely detail, particularly the lace on the dress, her sash and her face.
Rue des Fontenelles

The painting is mounted in an Empire frame which has some damage.

Dimensions - 79 x 67 cm

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Antique Portrait Oil Painting to the 1800s.

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SA1137099
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An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a young woman wearing a wide hat with a prominent white feather plume.
Lady with the Feather Hat - Antique Oil Painting
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An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a young woman wearing a wide hat with a prominent white feather plume.
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