Lot 317
  • 317

Attributed to Hannah Fairfield (1808-1884)

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Hannah Fairfield
  • Portrait of a Child with a Straw Rattle
  • oil on canvas
  • Height 30 in. by 25 in.
Painted circa 1830. Together with the coral bead necklace which is depicted in the portrait. 2 pieces.

Condition

Relined wax-resin; new stretcher; new frame; small repaint in hair and footstool; diagonal repair on right; repaint around skirt left and right.
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