G Ker

A beautifully executed late 19th-century European portrait depicting a young girl with long plaited hair, dressed in a simple white blouse and shown against a rich, dark background. The sitter’s gentle expression and striking blue eyes are rendered with remarkable sensitivity, creating an intimate and timeless composition.

Painted in 1886 and signed G. Ker, this charming oil on board is presented within an attractive period ebonised frame with an oval gilt slip, perfectly complementing the painting’s Victorian character.

The reverse retains a partially preserved exhibition label reading “Kunst-Ausstellung zu Dresden, 1886”, adding historical interest and suggesting exhibition provenance.

A wonderful antique portrait that would make an elegant addition to any collection of 19th-century European art.

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Measurements

Overall (including frame)

* 32 × 38 cm

* 12.6 × 15.0 inches

Artwork

* 23 × 17 cm

* 9.1 × 6.7 inches

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Condition Report

Good antique condition overall, displaying age-related craquelure, light surface wear and minor paint losses consistent with age. The period frame has visible cracks, losses and wear, particularly to the lower and upper corners, as shown in the photographs. The reverse retains a partial Dresden exhibition label dated 1886. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.