Italian Beauty Italian Beauty, Oil on metal board. Oval portrait painting of a woman depicted with a soft, contemplative expression, her gaze directed slightly downward and to the side. Her hair is partially covered by a sheer, light-colored veil, adorned with flowers. The woman is wearing a draped garment that reveals part of her shoulder and chest, and the background is a dark, muted tone. The painting is encased in an ornate, gilded frame with decorative scrollwork and floral motifs. - 10 x 8 inches; frame: 15.5 x 13 inches Estimate $250-350
