Antique 19th Century Swiss School Pastel Portrait Painting Beautiful Young Girl, Attributed to Albert Anker, Circa 1870 Sold rocker or armchair

rocker or armchair

A very large & beautiful natural brilliant cut yellow Celyon (now Sri Lanka) sapphire

Both tables are in very good condition

the larger of the two figures is signed by the artist " E

23 cm X 20

Antique 19th Century Swiss School Pastel Portrait Painting Beautiful Young Girl, Attributed to Albert Anker, Circa 1870 Sold rocker or armchairA enchanting & intimate 19th century Swiss pastel portrait painting of a beautiful young girl, circa 1870, attributed to the celebrated Swiss artist Albert Anker (1831 1910). The painting depicts a lovely young girl most likely in her mid to late teenage years, she is seated with her arm resting on a velvet cushion, she has wildflowers nestled in her hands and she is wearing blue ribbons in her hair. At sight the work does not seem to be signed, but