Description:
Continental School, 19th Century
Prayerful Young Woman in Renaissance Costume
Unsigned.
Oil on canvas (unstretched),15 5/8 x 13 3/4 in. (40.0 x 35.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Retouch, craquelure, varnish discoloration, surface grime.
Estimate $700-900
Canvas was trimmed of tacking edges. It is not glued down but is held in place in the frame by pressure from the Masonite backing board. Frame dimensions are 19 1/4 x 17 1/4 in.
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Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.