Hand Painted Oil on Canvas signed "James Bertrand " in the lower right. Image depicts a young woman dressed in 19th century riding clothes. She is seated with a riding crop in her hand and her maroon colored hat is adorned with taxidermied birds. Done in the art style associated with Jean-Baptiste Bertrand (French, 1823-1987). A label en verso reads ''P. Cerisier, Fabricant de cadre'' with an address in Brussels. Very nice condition with a web of craquelure across the surface. Gilt and ebonized wood frame measures approx. 16.5"H x11.5"W with an image size approx. 12"H x 7W
PROVENANCE:
Private Collection

DIMENSIONS:
Overall: 16.5"H x11.5"W - Image: 12"H x 7"W

Finger Lakes Auction has been commissioned to liquidate several important collections of fine art. The pieces in this auction come from established collectors both in the United States and Overseas. This is one of the pieces from those collections. This item is being sold 'as is'. Unless otherwise noted, authenticity has not been firmly established.

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Very nice condition with a web of craquelure across the surface.