A charming and decorative 19th-century Continental School portrait depicting an elegant young lady holding a fan. The sitter is presented in a refined pose, wearing a dark dress with a red shawl and delicate lace detailing, against a softly painted atmospheric background.

The painting has a particularly attractive oval format and is housed in an impressive ornate gilt frame decorated with floral and scrolling motifs.

The work appears to be oil on a metal support, possibly copper or tin. The exact metal has not been tested, so this is offered as an informed visual assessment.

Measurements

Overall framed size:

46 × 56 cm

Approx. 18.11 × 22.05 inches

Painting / visible artwork:

37 × 29 cm

Approx. 14.57 × 11.42 inches

Condition

The painting is offered in antique condition, with signs of age consistent with its period. There are areas of surface wear, craquelure, marks and imperfections, as well as age-related deterioration to the backing and frame. The ornate frame also shows some age-related wear, losses and patina.

Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description. The painting is being sold as an antique decorative artwork, with attribution to the Continental School and dating to the 19th century.

A highly decorative piece with a wonderful period character, suitable for collectors of 19th-century European art, antique portraits and traditional interiors.

Please note: We do not provide authentication certificates or independent expert attribution. The description and dating are based on visual examination and available provenance/information.