Large Early 19th Century Portrait Of A Young Girl. English School. Oil On Canvas. The Library

Large Early 19th Century Portrait Of A Young Girl. English School. Oil On Canvas. The LibraryAn early 19th century English School oil on canvas portrait of a young girl, housed in an attractive and substantial giltwood oval frame. This work was likely originally part of a larger work; the child is holding what seem to be reins and a whip indicating she was originally sat upon a horse. There is some craquelure throughout the painting and a small pierce to the canvas which has caused some minor paint loss. The frame has wear commensurate with

Kneehole Height: 60cm

Length: 5cm

The inlaid tapered legs sit above four original brass castors

The toast rack is of concave form

The cabinet also has its key and locks/unlocks with ease

and the concealed button remaining concealed under the lithograph

nor is there any suggestion (eg

The bon bon dish is extremely attractive with a foliate border and base

The maker's mark is stamped 'FM'

The case opens to reveal a dusky pink interior with brass rim

Both mirrors are surmounted with swag / ribbon detail and have a two scroll apron arm branches finalised with a carved acanthus leaf

The work has a beautifully executed and intriguing subject