
Description
Stunning original French oil painting by renowned listed society painter Bertha Burgkan (1855- 1936).
Framed 5" gold-leaf
48 w x 57 h
Unframed
38 w x 47 h
From Wikipedia...
Burgkan was born in Paris in 1855. She attended the École des Beaux-Arts where she studied with Gustave Boulanger and at the Académie Julian where she studied with Jules Joseph Lefebvre and Tony Robert-Fleury.
She exhibited her paintings at the Paris Salon from 1878 through 1920. She also exhibited at the Arts de la Femme. In 1883 Burgkan became a member of the Société des Artistes Français. She exhibited her work at the Palace of Fine Arts at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Lovely condition
Dimensions:
Height: 57 in.
Width: 48 in.
Depth: 3 in.
Category: Paintings
Materials: Canvas, Gold Leaf
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Framed 5" gold-leaf
48 w x 57 h
Unframed
38 w x 47 h
From Wikipedia...
Burgkan was born in Paris in 1855. She attended the École des Beaux-Arts where she studied with Gustave Boulanger and at the Académie Julian where she studied with Jules Joseph Lefebvre and Tony Robert-Fleury.
She exhibited her paintings at the Paris Salon from 1878 through 1920. She also exhibited at the Arts de la Femme. In 1883 Burgkan became a member of the Société des Artistes Français. She exhibited her work at the Palace of Fine Arts at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Lovely condition
Dimensions:
Height: 57 in.
Width: 48 in.
Depth: 3 in.
Category: Paintings
Materials: Canvas, Gold Leaf
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Lovely condition
Buyer's Premium
20%
1890 Berthe Burgkan Signed Framed Antique Portrait Woman Oil on Canvas Painting
Estimate $7,500-$22,500
Starting Price
$3,600
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Finishing Touches
Feb 12, 2026 9:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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