AMERICAN OIL ON CANVAS, MID 19TH C., OUTER FRAME SIZE: 36" X 31", PORTRAIT:A portrait of a lady, framed. Canvas measuring H.23 3/4" x 29 1/4" visible. No signature is noted.
Condition
There is wear from age shown to the canvas, as well as the frame. Also an oval area of wear where it appears something may have been resting on top of the painting. (Under UV light in the unopened frame: spot of overpainting just to the right of the bridge of her nose; possible slight overpainting in lower part of her hat [chin area]; various nicks and scratches to paint - see photos; stable, noticeable craquelure; not lined or patched; canvas sagging a little bit; needs cleaning; period or original frame with losses, nicks and scratches.