SOLD Woman in Blue Old Folk Art Painting on Wood Panel Japanese bobble head with some toning at corners

with some toning at corners where it was likely held in an album

as well as terrific in a farmhouse

and with the weight balanced squarely on her on her shoulders she serves as quite a sturdy handle for carrying the load

all of which just makes it feel more shabby chic:)

1 5/8" wide and in very good condition

SOLD Woman in Blue Old Folk Art Painting on Wood Panel Japanese bobble head with some toning at cornersThis woman in blue with her almond shaped eyes reminds me so much of a Modigliani beauty that I'd be inclined to think this was a folk art copy of one of his paintings, but I can't find a reference for her, and the cursive signature and name of the subject written in pencil on reverse certainly look like older (19th century) handwriting to me. In any case, a really wonderful portrait, right down to those beautifully rounded fingers, folded across the