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Attrib. to George Gasner, 1811-1861, Young Woman Playing the Piano, Oil on Canvas - Attrib. to George Gasner 1811-1861 Young Woman Playing the Piano Oil on Canvas An oil painting of a young woman with black hair and brown eyes, dressed in a black dress with a white lace collar and a red and white striped neckerchief. She sits at a London pianoforte, turned ¾ towards the viewer with her left hands on the keys. The little finger on her left hand is not represented. A book of music is on the pianoforte. The canvas is mounted on a dark gray cloth over a modern stretcher and minimally framed. Attributed to George Gasner (~1809-1861) a portrait and miniature painter. He was born in New York ~1809 according to his Census Record in 1850. He married Emiline Gasner and they had 3 children: Esther, George, & James. He was living in Chicopee Falls, MA in 1850 and living alone in the 1860 Census. He died there in 1861. Tears, relined. Provenance: Found in Connecticut in a garbage can; Jackie Radwin Literature: David A. Schorsch, “The Myth of G. Gustemer and the Recognition of George Gasner, ” Antiques & Fine Art, 15th Anniversary edition, Winter/Spring 2015, pp. 156-165. Sight: 25 x 21 in. (63.5 x 53.3 cm.), Frame: 25 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. (64.8 x 54.6 cm.) Condition: Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. We also recommend asking for a shipping quote before bidding. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE THE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.