Mid-20th-Century American School, Portrait Of A Woman

Mid-20th-Century American School, Portrait Of A WomanA stylish mid 20th century American school portrait of a woman dressed in dark blue. She reminds us a little of Grace Kellys effortless style so perhaps shes also an actress or model. We love the glance, the carefully fixed hairstyle, and the smoky background. Its a portrait that captures one of the high points in 20th century female fashion. Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 22 x 28 57cm x 72cmYear of creation: c. 1950Provenance: USACondition: Very

Craquelure is present throughout but the paint is stable

38” x 27” / 96cm x 69cm Year of creation c

1825 Provenance England

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The portrait is housed within a sturdy wooden that’s possibly its original

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 22½” x 29½” / 57cm x 75cmYear of creation: 1841Provenance: FranceCondition: Craquelure throughout but the paint layer seems stable

The painting is signed ‘Graves’ in the lower left and housed within an attractive gilded frame

Her hair is styled according to the day and she wears simple jewellery - refined and elegant

Medium: Oil on boardOverall size: 27” x 23” / 66cm x 58cmYear of creation: 1961Provenance: SwedenCondition: Very good

Frame with some age-related wear including a visible repair in the lower right to a cracked corner and a missing piece

The identity of this formidable lady has been lost over time but her outfit aligns with the style of the mid-17th-century

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