A very fine, rare Haitain oil painting on canvas laid down on board by Xaviar Gazul (1783-185?) (one of a pair - the second is lot number 12), of a small boy which has the following written on the lower right hand side: "Hector Marie LeFevre de Beaumonoir de Saint Denis Ne Le 22 Avril 1819". Xaviar Gazul was born at Port au Prince Haiti in 1783. His talent was encouraged by Goya and he specialized in painting Plantation Royalty but unfortunately, there is no record of his works after 1821 and his recorded works are few in number.

Good condition with all over cracklure.