Wohl Stobwasser, Braunschweig, Germany, polychrome oil painting on metal plate, three-quarter portrait of woman with long dark hair dressed in Orientalist costume, wearing pearl choker and holding sprig of roses. Stenciled en verso in gold paint: Crown mark, W. St. & Co., Braunschweig. Sight 10" H x 7 1/2" W. Molded wood frame with gilt stencil slip matte: 14" H x 12" W. German, 1st half 19th century. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)

Good condition with craquelure overall. Frame burn from previous oval shaped frame. Corner losses at all four corners. Slight surface scratching to face and left side. Black light shows no inpainting or alterations.