Bidspirit auction | CARL GEORG KOSTER 19TH C

CARL GEORG KOSTER 19TH C PORTRAIT PAINTING 44 x 31 - Antique oil on canvas portrait depicting a dignified seated woman dressed in a richly detailed burgundy Victorian gown with lace collar and cuffs, adorned with jewelry including a brooch, bracelet, ring, and pendant watch. Hand signed and dated to lower left ”C.G. Koster 1861”. Presented in an impressive period gilt wood frame with elaborate floral corner ornaments. MEASURES: 31.5 in x 44 in FRAME DIMENSIONS: 43 in x 56 in CONDITION REPORT: Overall good to fair antique estate pre-owned condition. Canvas exhibits stable age-related craquelure throughout with scattered minor surface abrasions and areas of light paint loss, most notably along the lower edge. Surface would likely benefit from a professional cleaning. The ornate gilt wood frame shows expected wear including scattered finish losses, minor separations, and rubbing to the gilding.