American School (Mid-20th Century) "Portrait of a Seated Young Woman" oil on canvas unsigned. Framed. 38" x 32", framed 46" x 40" Provenance: The Estate of Betty T. Brooks, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Estimate $1,000-1,500 **Mixed media on canvas, including oil and what appears to be pastel. Scattered craquelure, unevenness of varnish layer, partial stretcher marks at upper and lower areas, whitish spot-like accretions, scattered flaking to medium and abrading, mainly close to lower left edge, in lower left corner, skirt and right edge. Canvas visible in one area to mid left edge, small canvas tear to lower left corner. There appears to have been an attempt at inpainting several spots in mid right area. Frame with marks, nicks and abrasions.
Sold for $4,000
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