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Early 20th Century American Child Portrait

$1,750
£1,323.16
€1,549.14
CA$2,489.82
A$2,532.60
CHF 1,453.45
MX$30,444.79
NOK 16,954.47
SEK 17,114.08
DKK 11,581.22

About the Item

Incredibly realistic and charming early 20th century oval portrait of a young child. Oil on board signed and dated top left. Cannot make out signature. Date looks to be 1915. Wonderful frame looks to be original to the painting. It measures 25 3/4 inches high by 21 3/4 wide. One of the finest child portraits I have ever come across.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1378217211662

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