Large antique oval portrait of a woman beneath convex bubble glass in a dark faux grain frame. The photographic portrait appears hand tinted, with enhanced blue eyes, rosy complexion and hair details typical of early portrait enlargement techniques.
Details
- Type: Antique framed photographic portrait
- Subject: Woman
- Era: Likely 1910s to 1930s
- Image: Enlarged photographic portrait with apparent hand coloring
- Glass: Convex bubble glass
- Frame: Dark brown and reddish faux grain oval frame with black inner molding
- Orientation: Vertical
- Measurements: Approximately 25 inches high by 18.5 inches wide by 1 inch deep
- Backing: Wood or composition backing with extensive old paper covering
- Hanging Hardware: Wire
- Maker: Unidentified
- Sitter: Unidentified
- Signature: None visible
Condition
Fair antique condition with substantial age related wear. Portrait shows foxing, spotting, discoloration and surface deterioration, including a visible damaged area above and to the right of the sitter. Frame has scratches, chips and finish loss. Back paper is heavily aged, torn and incomplete. Convex glass appears intact. See photos closely.
Collector Appeal
Large bubble glass format, hand tinted appearance and untouched aged presentation give this piece strong appeal for antique portrait walls and Victorian or Gothic inspired interiors.
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