Description
to represent young elm trees
A very large & beautiful natural brilliant cut yellow Celyon (now Sri Lanka) sapphire
in the Russian Empire (present-day Ukraine)
with large floral rosettes and significant lion's paw feet
all the drawers with the original gilt bronze pulls
Antique 19th Century Swiss School Pastel Portrait Painting Beautiful Young Girl, Attributed to Albert Anker, Circa 1870 Sold to represent young elm treesA 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