MANUEL GONZALEZ SERRANO (Mexican 1917-1960) A PAINTING, "Portrait of a Raven Haired Beauty," 1939, oil on canvas, signed, placed, and dated L/R, "M. Gonzalez Serrano, Mexico, 1939." 37" x 27" Note: The sitter in a black high fashion Lanvin style dress is attributed as Eleanor Freed, Houston art critic, on tag verso, labeled, "Hart Galleries." The beauty with raspberry lipstick and rouged cheeks holds a pale pink rose in one hand, and on the other she wears a gold and emerald bangle, ending with en vogue dusty mauve polished nails. A powder blue and gilt striped Art Deco vase stands at her back. Provenance: Estate of David E. Brauer, Houston, Texas.