Beautiful mid-19th century oil on canvas portrait of a seated lady in a pale blue dress with delicate lace collar and cuffs, holding a book. The soft blue, ivory, deep green and warm brown palette is especially lovely.

Presented in an impressive period-style gilt frame with elaborate foliate, shell and scroll decoration.

Condition: Good antique condition with wear consistent with age. The canvas has scattered surface marks and scratches, primarily in the background and lower portion. The ornate gilt frame shows age-related wear, with some losses and old repairs, including to one lower corner, as pictured. Overall, a beautifully decorative portrait with wonderful presence.

Dimensions:

Overall Framed: 35" H x 30" W

Canvas: 30" x 25"