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116 - Portrait of a Young Lady, Signed Bally, French Romantic Scho…
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Estimate €2,000 - €4,000
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Portrait of a Young Lady, Signed Bally, French Romantic School, 19th century Oil on canvas. Dimensions 65 x 54 cm. An elegant half-length portrait of a woman against a neutral background, notable for the serenity of her gaze and the refined presence she exudes. She wears an elaborate hairstyle of high curls, characteristic of early 19th-century Romantic fashion, complemented by a richly embroidered ochre-toned dress and a vibrant red shawl that creates a striking chromatic contrast. The composition draws the eye to the delicacy of her features, the smoothness of her complexion, and the dignity of her pose, achieved through a refined technique and soft lighting that renders the forms with great naturalism. The quality of the drawing, the meticulous rendering of the fabrics, and the psychological sensitivity of the likeness are reminiscent of Romantic Spanish portraiture associated with the circle of Rafael Tegeo. The work is a valuable example of 19th-century bourgeois portraiture, in which elegance, social distinction and aesthetic refinement are woven into an image of great visual appeal. Dimensions: 65 x 54 cm.
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About the sale GRAND SUMMER AUCTION OF HAUTE ÉPOQUE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 4:00 AM
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