Nora Chease 1868 Oil Painting on Canvas "The Greeting"

Item Details

Canvas
Signed

Nora Chease (British; 19th century)
The Greeting, 1868
Oil on canvas
Signed and dated to lower right
28’ W x 36’ H (canvas size)

An oil painting on canvas titled The Greeting by listed British artist Nora Chease (19th century), created in 1868. This work features a full-body portrait of a young lady wearing period attire, in the midst of a cursty. The work is signed and dated to the lower right. It is presented in an antique gilt and gesso frame with undulating edges and scrolling foliate molding. An engraved metal plate is affixed to the lower center of the frame, providing the title, artist, and date of the work.

Condition

- small spots of in painting scattered throughout; canvas is lined with wax; stretcher marks near edges of painting; craquelure throughout painting; wear in frame includes small cracks, small chips, stains, and scratches scattered throughout.

Dimensions

- measurement of frame; canvas size measures approximately 28" W x 36" H.

Item #

18DCC374-509