Helene Russo, Portrait Of A Lady In Furs blends in The painting is signed in

The painting is signed in the lower left and held within an appropriate later frame

A mid-20th-century cubist oil painting depicting a man in a hat

This was then emphasised with frilly blouses and decorative lace

818 achieved for ‘A Sleepy Teacher’ at Sotheby’s in 1989

Helene Russo, Portrait Of A Lady In Furs blends in The painting is signed inA beautiful early 20th century portrait of a lady wearing a red headscarf, thick fur coat and pearls by artist, Helene Russo. This is clearly a lady of means and she's dressed to impress. The portrait is signed dated in the lower right. Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 21 x 27 55cm x 69cmYear of creation: c. 1930Provenance: ItalyCondition: A few minor losses and restorations but generally good.