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May 13, 2016 04:00 PMCalender
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Alfred Seifert (Czech, 1850-1901) Profile of a Young Woman, Draped in White, Holding a Lily

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$4,305$3,500
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2896BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 13, 2016 4:00PM

Description:

Alfred Seifert (Czech, 1850-1901)

Profile of a Young Woman, Draped in White, Holding a Lily
Signed "A. Seifert" l.r., identified on a presentation plaque.
Oil on panel, 16 1/8 x 12 in. (41.0 x 30.3 cm),framed.
Condition: Varnish discoloration, fine, stable craquelure, surface grime.
Estimate $800-1,200

With a framer's label written in German affixed to the back of the frame. Also with a 20th century note saying the work was purchased from the estate of Augustus Busch (Anheiser Busch) in the early 1900s affixed to the back of the frame. No other condition issues to report. No visible retouch under black light.
Frame dimensions: 27 x 23 in.


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