Artist: Leon Herbo (1850-1907)
Title: Portrait of a Girl
Medium: Oil painting on canvas (oval)
Dimensions: 58 x 48 cm
Condition Report: The painting shows signs of aging, with dryness and cracking, and there is peeling in the upper left corner. However, the artwork remains in overall good condition. The wooden oval picture frame is damaged and cracked.
Provenance: Bernaerts Auctioneers
Inscription/Signature: Not signed

Description:

This Portrait of a Girl by Leon Herbo, a prominent Belgian artist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is a captivating example of his portraiture work. The oval oil painting, measuring 58 x 48 cm, captures the innocence and grace of the young subject, showcasing Herbo’s mastery in rendering delicate facial expressions and fine details.

Although the canvas shows some signs of wear, with dryness, cracking, and peeling in the upper left corner, the piece still retains much of its charm and artistic value. The wooden oval frame, while damaged and cracked, complements the vintage aesthetic of the artwork.

Acquired from Bernaerts Auctioneers, this portrait is a testament to Herbo’s skill and reputation as a painter of elegant and emotive portraits. Despite the condition issues, it remains a noteworthy piece for collectors of 19th-century European art.