up for consideration is a fine Antique painting that looks to have been
influenced by or in the style of the Pre-Raphaelites of the third quarter of
the 19th century It is unframed and is large it about measures about 33.5 inches
by about 46 inches in height. The painting depicts a woman totally engaged in
securing a fairly nice gold bracelet on her wrist while holding what looks like
a gold ring. She has fine sort of simple Neo-Classical dress on with a light
veil or floral embellishments in her hair. She looks to be in a Gallery or
living space with high ceiling and there appears to be either a secretary book
case with books or it is some sort of textile...not sure...It really is a
mesmerizing piece. It sports a label attached to the back marked "Sir H.
Drummond Wolff Bournemouth Station Hants". He was quite an important English
Politician and international Diplomat in the third quarter of 19th Century.
There is also a label on the stretcher in reference to possibly a Gallery in
Belgium through Brussels to "Anvers" which I believe is Antwerpen when
translated. It does not appear to be signed...There are 2 large patches on the
back which means there is some in painting. The canvas has been detached from
the stretcher on 2 sides as the tacks have popped through. Likewise there is a
small L shaped tear bottom left. Please understand the painting is difficult to
shoot as there some glare and the canvas is a bit wavey. To the right looks to
be some books and or textiles. The coloration is wonderful deep and rich. There
appears to be some more jewelry in the bottom right corner. If you have any
questions concerns or something to share please message me...It was purchased
from a very worldly old estate of fine things. Buyer pays shipping.
Best Regards,
John
JohnnyCrystal Est. 1987