Description
We are selling this charming folk art painting of a girl. This oil on canvas painting is possibly a student or folk artist, the girl is charming and sits with an open book gazing out at the viewer. What makes the painting interesting is the very modernist/unfinished approach to the background. The painting is housed in a nice worn Greek revival frame and the back of the canvas has an old Frost and Adams Stamp from Boston Artist Materials provider. The painting is late 19th century, probably circa 1860-1880.
Condition: Good antique condition. Heavy wear to the frame.
Dimensions:
Height 22 1/2 Inches 57.2 cm
Width 18 Inches 45.8 cm
Depth 2 Inches 5.2 cm
Sight Height 17 3/8 Inches 44.2 cm
Sight Width 13 Inches 33.1 cm
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good antique condition. Frame has some heavy wear with gilding loss, might not be original to the painting.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Oil Paint, Wood
Details:
Art Subjects: Portrait
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Condition: Good antique condition. Heavy wear to the frame.
Dimensions:
Height 22 1/2 Inches 57.2 cm
Width 18 Inches 45.8 cm
Depth 2 Inches 5.2 cm
Sight Height 17 3/8 Inches 44.2 cm
Sight Width 13 Inches 33.1 cm
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good antique condition. Frame has some heavy wear with gilding loss, might not be original to the painting.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Oil Paint, Wood
Details:
Art Subjects: Portrait
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good antique condition. Frame has some heavy wear with gilding loss, might not be original to the painting.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
22.5 x 18 x 2 in
19th Century American Folk Art Portrait Painting of a Girl With a Book, Boston
Estimate $400-$1,090
Starting Bid
$200
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