Antique French 39 Oil Painting Portrait, Belle Epoch Gown, Fan, Jewelry, Signed
Large 39" x 32" Antique French Oil Painting Portrait, Belle Epoch Gown, Fan, Jewelry, Artist Signed, Dated 1893. All items and photos are the express property of Antiques & Uncommon Treasure. No reproduction without prior written consent. We'll be sending out sale notices and special deals to our'Favorites' customers. Signed and, I believe, ID'd in red at bottom right, dated 1893, but I have not figured out the signature. I've owned this painting for many years. Beautifully composed and a portrait of her time, I've loved the palette, as well. She holds a popular (then) ostrich feather and shell fan and wears a red coral snake bracelet and on the other wrist, a woven hair art memento (mourning jewelry). The gown is high fashion of the era, as well. There is a calm to her and an elegance.
A large painting, oil painting on stretched canvas, she is not in a frame. I love the Paris apartment habit of leaning paintings against the wall when the walls are full - she's ready, though, to hang with or without a frame. Full measurements noted on photos - 39" x 32", large!
Very good to excellent condition for age and type, I will point out immediately that there has been an effort at restoration of what may have been a hole or small tear at the chin of portrait. Not professionally done, it has an unusual patch visible from the backside, and the paint-over isn't perfectly done. I always thought I'd have it restored, but I've lived with her too long now and don't mind the signs of age.
We're easy to deal with. Our fine inventory is very important. And your ranking of our performance is also very important! We wish to keep our 4.9 - 5 star ratings in all categories. We always insure our items BUT, more importantly, pack them extremely well knowing that most are not replaceable. Please remember that when leaving DSR ratings. Icon here or above to see more of our inventory, offerings and venues. We have a HUGE assortment of the finest antiques to be found online, all at your fingertips with Antiques & Uncommon Treasure. _gsrx_vers_631 GS 6.9.8b6 (631).