detail of another auction house painting.
Jun. 25th, 2014 11:28 pmI sometimes like the way the clothing is painted in portrait paintings. This can be an exciting opportunity for the artist to express something that is not a likeness of the sitter, but instead a calligraphic flourish of virtuosity in paint.

Frederik Laemmerer, Dutch 1849-1902 Portrait of a Lady.
Oil on canvas 18.25x14.25
Estimate: $8-12K. Starting: $4K. Unsold. 14062195

Frederik Laemmerer, Dutch 1849-1902 Portrait of a Lady.
Oil on canvas 18.25x14.25
Estimate: $8-12K. Starting: $4K. Unsold. 14062195
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Date: 2014-06-26 10:52 am (UTC)What does her face look like?
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Date: 2014-06-26 12:29 pm (UTC)