Lot 647: David Berger painting

Charleston, half portrait of young girl with light brown hair and blue dress, distant landscape, oil on board, painted checkerboard verso, later inscription verso, "Portrait study of Lora Berger by her father David J. Berger," unframed, attributed to David J. Berger, Charleston, South Carolina, 19th century, 23-5/8 x 17-15/16 in. Crackle, split at top center of panel, warped, chips to edges, pentimento retouch to jaw and neck, small area in hair and above head.