HALMI, Arthur Lajos, (Hungarian, 1866-1939): Pastel Portrait of a Young Lady in a White Dress with Pearls, sight size 39.5'' x 29.5'', period carved and gilded gesso frame, 44'' x 34'', signed lower left and dated 1932. The portrait is that of Mrs. John S. Burke Jr (Mary Stan O'Connell), wife of John S. Burke Jr, Chief Executive of B. Altman & Company Department Store Chain from 1962-1986. Provenance: John S. Burke Family Estate See lot 1430 for the portrait of Mr. Burke.
CONDITION: Frame has wear and loss of carving, not examined out of frame, sold as is.