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Unknown19thc century classical French portrait sketch of a North African mans head1850
1850
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Outstanding small oil on velum sketch of a North African/ Arab head study.
The painting is a classic sketch and I'm sure the figure would have been used in a much larger finished work.
The piece has remnants of ink where the figure was first sketched and then painted in oils on top.
The piece has been in a private collection for more them 30 years and has recently been frame in a wonderful moon gold English hand-made frame.
This is the perfect painting for any disconcerting collector, its a real gem.
- Creation Year:1850
- Dimensions:Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)
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- Condition:The painting has no restoration on it.
- Gallery Location:Woodbury, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU50737207042
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