Unusual 19th.c. Portrait of a Lady C.1895.

Name: Unusual 19th.c. Portrait of a Lady C.1895.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA669269
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Extraordinary late 19th.c. portrait of a lady c.1895. In oil on canvas, painted in a slightly naive style but superbly detailed. A half length portrait of a young woman with dark hair and large brown eyes in an embroidered dress with lace collar. With a peacock feather fan on her lap and holding a letter in her hand. Beside her stands a stationery cabinet with small drawers, one of which is open. On top of the cabinet stands a blue and white oriental vase with a flower arrangement on a short carved oriental stand. Against an striking exotic looking background of high hills, with trees, flowers and birds. Artist and sitter are unfortunately unknown (could it be a self portrait perhaps?). Tantalisingly though the letter may hold a clue – it seems to read Remaining faithfully yours Amanda (surname indistinct) together with date August 1st 1895. In generally good condition with some damage and holes all away from the centre of the canvas. Presented unframed on the original stretcher. With a stamp for the famous British art suppliers Rowney & Co on the rear.

Dimensions: width 25", height 30".

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

63cm (24.80")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA669269

Dealers Internal Reference

33779

Dealers Notes

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Description

Extraordinary late 19th.c. portrait of a lady c.1895. In oil on canvas, painted in a slightly naive style but superbly detailed.

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A half length portrait of a young woman with dark hair and large brown eyes in an embroidered dress with lace collar.

Collinge Antiques

With a peacock feather fan on her lap and holding a letter in her hand. Beside her stands a stationery cabinet with small drawers, one of which is open. On top of the cabinet stands a blue and white oriental vase with a flower arrangement on a short carved oriental stand. Against an striking exotic looking background of high hills, with trees, flowers and birds. Artist and sitter are unfortunately unknown (could it be a self portrait perhaps?). Tantalisingly though the letter may hold a clue – it seems to read Remaining faithfully yours Amanda (surname indistinct) together with date August 1st 1895. In generally good condition with some damage and holes all away from the centre of the canvas. Presented unframed on the original stretcher. With a stamp for the famous British art suppliers Rowney & Co on the rear.

Dimensions: width 25", height 30".