Albert Petersen, Portrait of an Older Lady, Antique Oil Painting

1900 - 1920

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

A fine early 20th-century oil on canvas depicting a seated older lady holding a book. The artist, Albert Petersen (1875-1957), has captured the expression of a kind and gentle woman. We love the cheeky half-smile and the brightness in the eyes.

Petersen is known predominantly for his portraits and coastal scenes. He exhibited internationally during his lifetime including at the Paris Salon in 1922.

The portrait is signed in the lower right and held within a frame that’s probably the original.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 32” x 38” / 81cm x 96cm

Year of creation: c. 1920

Provenance: Denmark

Condition: Craquelure but the paint layer is stable. Frame with some age-related wear.

Artist’s auction highlight: £1,616 achieved for ‘Parisisk Kurtisane’ at auction in 2001.

Physical Dimensions

Height

96cm (37.80")

Width

81cm (31.89")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA911895

Description

fig 1. Albert Petersen, Portrait Of An Older Lady, Antique Oil Painting — fig 1. Albert Petersen, Portrait of an Older Lady, Antique Oil Painting

Petersen is known predominantly for his portraits and coastal scenes. He exhibited internationally during his lifetime including at the Paris Salon in 1922.

The portrait is signed in the lower right and held within a frame that’s probably the original.