Nineteenth century oil on canvas, pond with frogs, newts otter and lily pads. Just needed a clean and a frame.
Portrait circa 1850s.
Portrait by Leopoldo Bearzotti (fl.1868-1880).
Strangely, this gent has a green button sewn to his lapel.
N.B: Possibly the green button worn at his lapel is a replacement for the green enamel darts of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus - until the enamelled button/medal was produced.
Hmm, always nice: 
1830s portrait of a woman
The painting had a tear through her left cheek and the repair had become dry and stained.
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The portrait completed.
