Discovered in Paris, this original oil on canvas painting captures the 'esprit' of the post war era of glamorous evening society in Paris.
 
With her feather headpiece,  dramatic eyes and ribbon choker, she seems to have stepped from the world of couture salons, old time Parisian nightclubs and candlelit soirées.
 
Painted with soft, expressive brushwork, the portrait has all the romance and sophistication associated with the golden years of Parisian fashion.
 
I particularly love her slightly dreamy expression, and the fashion-illustration quality and the way the artist has chosen to capture her, it raises so many interesting theories and stories about her life in Paris, this portait has stories to tell.
 
The artist's flourish of a signature remains indistinct, adding a touch of mystery to a work whose appeal lies not in its attribution but in its atmosphere.
 
Authentically aged, with the character and patina that only time can create,  the canvas has a discreet repair on the reverse and remains a wonderfully expressive and decorative piece.
 
Whether hung in a dressing room, boudoir or salon, Madame with her beauty and sprit, brings instant French character and timeless femininity to your home.