Portrait of a Lady, 18th-19th Cent. French School.
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This unsigned oil painting on canvas depicts a bust portrait of an elegant brunette woman bedecked in silk fabrics, pearls, and jewels. The writing en verso reads "Marie Antoinette / by E. L. Vigee Le Brun (Elisabeth Louise Vigee Le Brun) / 1755 - 1842". It is housed in an intricately carved gilt frame with an oval border. The painting has a small tack hole near her left shoulder, flecks of discoloration to her hand, and a stretcher line through the painting's upper margin. The painting also has craquelure, and a repair to her forehead. The frame has a few cracked decorations. The oval sight area measures 28" x 23", and the frame measures 39" x 34". Third-party shipping or personal pickup is required. Please see our website for our shipping recommendations.
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Portrait of a Lady, 18th-19th Cent. French School.
Estimate $500 - $1,000
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