European Furniture and Decorative Arts

Framed dimensions 42 x 56 inches.

Attributed to Desportes by an old appraisal completed during Ms. Buncher's lifetime; it is not known when or where she bought the painting, but she probably acquired it in the 1980s-90s.

Appearing in fair and ready to hang condition. The paint surface with a somewhat rough texture. There is an even network of craquelure throughout. One chipped loss in center. Several areas of flaking to the paint surface. Examination under UV light reveals in-painting most in the upper third painting and well as scattered areas of inpainting in the lower left quadrant. The canvas is lined and likely re-varnished, but not recently. Additional images are available upon request.

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