(French, 1847-1926)
[Éponine et Sabinas], signed lower left "J.N. Sylvestre", oil on canvas, 51-1/4 x 63-1/2 in.; possibly original 19th century gilt wood and composition exhibition frame,. Condition: eight patches verso with related retouch, canvas loose, stretcher replaced, lined with areas of bulging impasto, crackle, other scattered retouch; frame resurfaced. Notes: Exhibited: Paris Salon, 1892, No. 1563
Literature: Paris-Salon by Enault, Louis, 1824-1900; Société nationale des beaux-arts (France). Salon; Société des artistes français, Paris: E.Bernard & Cie, 1892, ill. (accompanied by facsimile of image in exhibition catalog); Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Collection of Chris C. Kliros, Atlanta, Georgia

eight patches verso with related retouch, canvas loose, stretcher replaced, lined with areas of bulging impasto, crackle, other scattered retouch; frame resurfaced