C2157 | An Assortment of British Masters
Mon, May 17, 2021 02:00PM EDT
Lot 85
Portrait Of An Italian Girl Bella Oil Painting
Estimate: $28,500 - $38,000
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Year: 19th Century
Size: 95cm x 80cm
Medium: Oil
Description: Fine large 19th century portrait of "Bella" an Italian girl, oil on canvas by Paul Alexander Alfred Leroy. Half length portrait of the young girl, possibly Neapolitan, with a wall beyond titled "Spera Bella". Leading example of Leroy's painting who travelled extensively and is considered among the most important of the 19th Century Orientalists. very good condition with the exception of a small tear top right (we can also quote to professionally repair). Signature bottom left and presented in its original antique gilt frame. Measurements: 95cm x 80cm framed approx
Provenance: Christies, London
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