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English School Mid 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Lady with an Ermine Stole

Mid-19th Century

$2,917
£2,210.47
€2,547.31
CA$4,125.44
A$4,436.57
CHF 2,372.24
MX$53,503.75
NOK 29,998.62
SEK 27,332.60
DKK 19,034.06

About the Item

A superb c.1840 English School half-length portrait of a lady in an ermine stole and lace cap. The lady's face is flushed with colour as she gazes her chestnut eyes to the left. Tight curls frame and elongate the sitter's face, drawing your attention to the gold pendant hanging from the lady's porcelain neck. Textures of fur, silk and fine lace have been mastered by the artist in this powerful portrait of social status. The painting has been presented in a smart gilt effect frame with lambs tongue running pattern to the inner window. Unsigned. On canvas.
  • Creation Year:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.04 in (89 cm)Width: 29.93 in (76 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The portrait has been restored, professionally cleaned, and relined. Craquelure is stabilized with some blistering. UV light reveals overpainting. The modern gilt frame shows minimal wear. Overall, the portrait is in excellent condition for its age.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: sp2421stDibs: LU881316290622

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