Adriano Goby

Adriano Goby Oil Portrait of a Romantic Lady

19th Century

Portrait of a lady with long hair, wearing a kimono Date: late 19th/early 20th century Origin: Berlin Signed C. Schmidt on L/L Dimension: 9 1/4 in x 6 1/2 in

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