Lot 162
  • 162

Karel Ooms Belgian, 1845-1900

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Description

  • Karel Ooms
  • Woman of Cairo
  • signed and inscribed K. Ooms / Le Caire u.r.

  • oil on canvas

  • 65.5 by 46cm., 25¾ by 18in.

Provenance

Inherited by the husband of the present owner

Condition

The canvas has been relined. There is a spot of retouching to the lower right corner visible under ultraviolet light. Apart from some slight frame abrasions to the left edge, this work is overall in good condition. Held in an ornate gilt wood frame.
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