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May 2008 Fine Art & Antiques Auction

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55. Attr. Allen Smith, Jr. (American, 1810-1890)

Portrait of a woman. Oil on canvas, no signature found, framed in a fine oval spandral period frame in a softly gilt finish, the canvas size approx. 30" x 25", and overall with the frame approx. 38" x 32-1/2". A very well painted portrait of a pretty young woman with a mild expression, with her attire and hair in the mid-19th century manner. Note the lovely brooch at her throat, which depicts the micro-mosaic jewelry popularized at the time. The image shown is the Colosseum. The painting is not signed on verso, but has the stamp of the canvas maker.



500/1,000   Sold $747.50
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