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A striking antique portrait depicting a young girl wearing a colourful turban, elaborate drop earrings and a necklace. The sitter is presented in three-quarter view against a warm, dark-toned background, with particularly expressive eyes and carefully rendered jewellery and costume details.
The painting is presented in an attractive decorative black and gilt frame, which complements the rich colours of the portrait
Measurements
* Overall framed size: 59 × 49 cm (23.2 × 19.3 inches)
* Actual painting size: 50 × 40 cm (19.7 × 15.7 inches)
Condition
The painting is in antique condition. There are two small patch repairs to the reverse, general light craquelure and several small areas of paint loss/chipping. The paint surface appears generally stable. The frame also shows age-related wear and losses consistent with its age.
Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.
A characterful antique portrait with strong decorative appeal, particularly attractive for collectors of 19th/early antique portraiture, Orientalist-inspired subjects and historic oil paintings.
Please note: The frame is included with the painting and is considered complimentary; it has age-related wear and should not be considered part of the artwork’s value.
