ITEM DESCRIPTION:

Being offered for sale is the ORIGINAL antique FRAMED PAINTING (abstract/muted-style) of an INDECENT BLONDE WOMAN WEARING A SINGLE-STRAPPED DRESS, SITTING ON GROUND WITH BREASTS EXPOSED, signed "LUCAS" (unknown/unlisted artist - slight possibility it could be an 'Albert Pike Lucas' piece (google him...quite similar style) but all online signature confirmation efforts bore no fruit), from circa the mid -to- late 19th or very early 20th century (best guess), as seen in the pictures/as described in the title. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES. Being offered for sale as-found, uncleaned. May require a thorough detailing to bring to its full potential. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED or your money back...no questions asked!

CONDITION NOTES:

Painting is in Very Good/VG+ antique condition with just very minor cosmetic wear (tiny scuffs, scratches, stains, possible color-fading, etc.) but NO rips, tears or holes (aside from the (8) thumb tacks at rear, used to mount it to the frame). Clear & legible signature at bottom-right corner (see 5th pic for close-up) is blocked by the frame (see 1st & 2nd pics). Frame is in Good/VG- antique condition with moderate overall wear and a few chipped areas (see red arrows in 2nd & 10th pics, which point to the (3) largest areas of damage) but otherwise, NO major breaks or repairs. Superb patina throughout and displays wonderfully! See pics.

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT:

Outer edge of frame measures 14" wide x 16-1/8" tall x 2-3/4" thick. Visible area of painting (inner edge of frame) measures 7-9/16" wide x 9-5/8" tall. Wall covering/wallpaper "canvas" is 11-1/4" wide x 13-7/8" tall. Total weight is 3 lbs. 10.5 oz..

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