A 19thC French School Oil on Canvas Portrait of an Elderly Lady in Mourning c.1870-80 sub-Decorative Objects having military crows nest symbol

having military crows nest symbol to the rear

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A 19thC French School Oil on Canvas Portrait of an Elderly Lady in Mourning c.1870-80 sub-Decorative Objects having military crows nest symbolOrigin: French Period: 2nd Empire Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1870 80 The Canvas: 22. 75 high x 17. 25 wide In Frame: 26. 25 high x 21. 25 wide x 1. 5 deep The half length portrait of an elderly French lady, being a widow in mourning, looking out to the viewer, painted in oils on canvas on a fern coloured ground, the sitter shown in a black gown with scarlet flowers and trim, a black lace bonnet and wearing two wedding rings, the work presented in