Dear Lydia,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

This undated oil painting appears to be by the Vietnamese artist called Le Pho (1907- 2001). This is a portrait of a woman seated at her desk and reading a book. It is signed on the lower right edge. Sight 32.5" h x 28" w. It is housed in a frame and appears to be in good condition overall.
Provenance: online auction, Findlay Gallery.

According to our auction records, the results for this particular artist appear fairly consistent, with paintings usually selling above their presale estimates. The work's size, composition, current condition (based on photographs and information provided), and the artist's current market auction of these last five years were considered when determining the estimate.

Please note that this valuation has been provided on the condition of authenticity, which may need to be confirmed with additional research. For more information, please visit www.mearto.com/authenticate.

Best regards,

Karine