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German School Early 20th Century Oil - Lady in Navy

20th Century

$701
£528.39
€618.02
CA$992.20
A$1,010.20
CHF 581.78
MX$12,172.14
NOK 6,751.65
SEK 6,812
DKK 4,619.46

About the Item

This intimate early 20th-century portrait captures a figure with tousled golden-brown hair against a shadowy background. The artist's skilled use of light and shadow brings focus to the subject's wistful gaze. Unsigned. Presented in a dark wood frame. On canvas laid to board.
  • Creation Year:
    20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.07 in (53.5 cm)Width: 16.74 in (42.5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    There are some marks and abrasions to the surface of the painting and very small areas of paint loss. Some wear to the frame, small stains to the lower left corner and slight separation to the mitre joints.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: sp6911stDibs: LU881316440742

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