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225. Unknown Artist (Continental, Mid-19th Century)

Portrait of Mrs. Caroline Riedel. Colored chalk on paper, approx. 9-1/2" x 8-1/4", and with the gilt beaded frame overall 11-1/2" x 10-1/4". The old glass is passe-partoute to the backing board with spacers to keep the glass off the surface. Not inspected out of this framing treatment. There are several inscriptions on the back of the framing about the sitter. Please enlarge the detail photographs to view these inscriptions. This piece was done with exceptional quality and detail and is beautifully preserved, with a soft velvety surface.



800/1,200   Sold $258.75
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