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Spanish School, circa 1780

Portrait of a mother and son

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Lot Closed

October 22, 02:53 PM GMT

Estimate

2,000 - 3,000 USD

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Spanish School, circa 1780

Portrait of a mother and son


oil on canvas

canvas: 24½ by 19 in.; 62.2 by 48.3cm.

framed: 28 by 22½ in.; 71.1 by 57.1cm.

The child in the present portrait appears to be wearing an elaborate pudding cap, which was a type of soft hat worn by children during the 18th century to protect their heads while they were learning to walk.