19th Century Oil on Canvas: Still -Life Portrait of a Woman with Pears 1960s sideboard It does have wear and

It does have wear and tear commensurate with age but what a gorgeous and unsual piece to display open or closed or storage for keys

Her right ear has been chewed (probably before taxidermy

A beautiful conch shell in wonderful condition

and the  contrast of the beautiful architecture to the side and I love the secret door

6") at widest point

19th Century Oil on Canvas: Still -Life Portrait of a Woman with Pears 1960s sideboard It does have wear andA beautiful, evocative 19th century oil painting on canvas of a woman peeling pears in a kitchen setting. The dark mood with hints of light through the apron and burgundy hues of the dress is mesmerising. You can feel the moment and time. The canvas is slightly bent in a few places but this does not detract from the beauty. It has a beautiful sheen and crackled feel. It is stretched canvas on an old wood frame and also has a lovely gilt frame (early