27019: Continental School (19th Century) Portrait of a

Continental School (19th Century) Portrait of a young girl in a tan hat with black feather, wearing a red coat with grey trim, and holding a black fur hand warmer Oil on canvas 24-1x2 x 18-1x2 inches (62.2 x 47.0 cm) Property from the Estate of Jane Akin Brasch, Dallas, Texas HID03101062020 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Lined canvas. Edges of original canvas are visible; piece has likely been cut down. A very few small losses at edges, particularly at lower edge. Slight yellowing to the varnish layer. Finely patterned craquelure. A few small areas of surface abrasion and accretion. Not examined out of frame.Under UV: varnish fluoresces green/blue unevenly. A few small areas of brushy retouching in the background. More finely applied dots and dashes of retouching to the figure's forehead and chin, and to a lesser extent, her cheeks. Brushy retouching to the underside of the proper left side of her hat.Framed Dimensions 30.5 X 25 Inches Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS"