WALTER SHIRLAW (American 1838-1909) "Portrait of a Bavarian Noble" Oil on canvas. 27 x 22 1/8 inches. Faintly signed lower left: W. Shirlaw; label verso with artist attribution, title and date: "Bavarian Nobel" Walter Shirlaw 1875. CONDITION: In overall fair condition, areas of missing paint along the edges, the canvas has not been relined. Considerable surface soiling throughout from improper storage. Would benefit from being cleaned. When examined under black light extensive in painting throughout, with areas of the signature glowing.