Gottfried Lindauer, New Zealand (1839-1926) Oil on canvas painting of "Pare Watene", Ref #4590, A Maori Chieftess. Signed lower right "G. Lindauer", 24" x 19 3/4", an old gold molded frame, canvas is lined, This is a known form of portrait in which she wears a carved fish hook around her neck, drop earrings and a feather in her hair. Provenance: Important western tribal collector; "Ferner Fine Arts" an art gallery in Auckland, New Zealand label on reverse.
