Continental School (19th century), Woman Holding Portrait Miniature

Oil on canvas (lined), life size portrait of a woman with open lace collar wearing a brooch and holding a portrait miniature in left hand, appears unsigned, presented in a partial gilt frame.

Stretcher size 31 2/4 x 24 3/4 in.; Frame dimensions 37 3/4 x 33 in.

Private Collection, North Carolina

Scattered craquelure; some areas of paint loss, mainly to lower third of canvas; separation and tears to linen lining.