Portrait of woman in white with necklace. Some surface damage to the painting via several scratch marks about 1” each. Painted on some sort of beige canvas, but it’s been applied to cardboard for preservation in the frame.
Painting is 7 7/8” x 9 7/8” outer edges of frame are 12” x 13 3/4”
Hello, this item is a small portrait painting of a woman in a white blouse with a necklace, rendered in a delicate and realistic style. The work measures approximately 7 7/8 x 9 7/8 inches, set in a larger decorative frame. It is painted on a beige canvas that has been affixed to a cardboard support, likely for stability during framing. The style suggests late 19th or early 20th-century influence, though the surface abrasions, mounting method, and lack of signature or documentation make it difficult to attribute or date with precision. The quality of the brushwork around the hair and facial features indicates skill but falls within the realm of anonymous academic or salon-style portraiture, possibly student or amateur work.
While the subject and framing lend it some decorative charm, the condition and unknown authorship limit its market value. Surface scratches and the fact that the canvas was applied to cardboard reduce its appeal to collectors, though it may still attract interest as vintage or antique decor. In the current secondary market, the fair value would fall in the range of $50 to $150 USD.