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18th Century Oil on Canvas Mother & Child Attr Michael Dahl
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A very fine and large 18th century oil on canvas titled "Mother and Child" (Probably members of The Swedish Royal Family). Attributed to Michael Dahl (Swedish, 1659-1743), depicting a young mother holding her infant child on her lap with a floral bouquet, within a later gildwood and gesso frame. Unsigned-Relined. Circa: 1730-40.
Measures: Canvas height: 50 inches (127 cm)
Canvas width: 40 3/8 inches (102.6 cm)
Frame height: 63 inches (160 cm)
Frame width: 53 1/2 inches (135.9 cm)
Frame depth: 3 3/4 inches (9.5 cm).
- Attributed to:Michael Dahl (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 63 in (160.02 cm)Width: 53.5 in (135.89 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
- Style:Baroque (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1730-1740
- Condition:Repaired: Very minor touch-ups seen under UV light. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. A truly beautiful painting with vibrant colors. Overall condition is very good with age craquelure and minor surface touch-ups with a couple of minimal scratches to canvas as seen under UV light. Ready to hang.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: Ref.: A20311stDibs: LU1796224897382
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