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Framed 19th Century Oil - Mother and Daughter by the Piano

19th Century

$1,450
£1,095.56
€1,256.10
CA$2,023.64
A$2,201.88
CHF 1,165.87
MX$26,490.07
NOK 14,803.90
SEK 13,544.53
DKK 9,384.85

About the Item

A mother and daughter are pictured beside a piano in this nineteenth-century portrait. During the Victorian era, the piano was a popular recreational activity and a symbol of social status. Young ladies were expected to perform at social gatherings, with their musical proficiency serving as a measure of their refinement and social standing. Well presented in a gilt-effect frame. Unsigned. On canvas laid to board. Image size: 41 x 39.5cm.
  • Creation Year:
    19th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.49 in (49.5 cm)Width: 18.9 in (48 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Signs of wear consistent with age including discolouration and craquelure. Areas of overpainting. Uneven texture to the lower right. Marks and scuffs to the frame.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: sq8761stDibs: LU881317248022

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