British School, Portrait Of A Woman In A Turquoise Coat Scene Hermann Mayer Salomon Goldschmidt (1802-1866)

Hermann Mayer Salomon Goldschmidt (1802-1866) led a fascinating life and aside from his ability as a painter he was also a highly regarded astronomer

Artwork in very good condition overall

which sold at Christie’s in 1998

and emigrated to America sometime before 1880 - when he’s known to have lived in Boston

which is presumably the result of some ingenious DIY

British School, Portrait Of A Woman In A Turquoise Coat Scene Hermann Mayer Salomon Goldschmidt (1802-1866)A fine mid century half length portrait depicting a stylish woman in a turquoise coat by artist, WP Miller. During the 1950s, fashion trends were often set by Hollywood actors and actresses. Stars such as Sophia Loren, Lucille Ball, and Audrey Hepburn ignited the imagination with their iconic outfits and hairstyles. This particular lady is probably wearing a soft bob, which was a less enhanced version of the bouffant. Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn