after Giacomo Mantegazza (1853-1920), Beauty

Oil on canvas, signed at lower right "after G Mantegazza / J.L.B.," a three quarter length portrait of a young gypsy with long dark hair, presented in the original 19th century wide stepped gilded frame with ornate composition ornament and gilt liner.

SS 43.25 x 24.5 in.; DOA 61 x 41.5 in.

This painting is being sold to benefit the Ackland Art Museum, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Surface grime - a small "window" has been cleaned on her upper arm showing what the painting will look like with a light cleaning.

$1,000 - 3,000