^Lot 25 European School Oil on Board, Seated Woman with Kithara after Roman Fresco

European School (19th Century), oil on board. This Neoclassical style painting depicts a woman in classical attire, seated and playing a lyre and kithara, inspired by an ancient Roman fresco found at Herculaneum. The composition reflects the influence of Pompeian fresco styles, characterized by the subject's graceful pose and the use of rich gold and red tones in the striped furniture. The brushwork is controlled, with notable highlights in the white drapery. No signature or date is visible on the face of the work. The painting is housed in a substantial and ornate gilt wood frame featuring carved foliate motifs and a rope-twist inner border.

Dimensions: 14.50"L x 1.00"W x 16.00"H
Condition: Good